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Marzilli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Marzillo a pet form of Marzo or of the related personal name Marzio from Latin Martius a derivative of Mars genitive Martis the Roman god of war.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mazzilli, Marelli, Grilli, Marcial, Zarrilli, Nardelli, Marullo

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Where is the Marzilli family from?

You can see how Marzilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marzilli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Marzilli families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marzilli's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Marzilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marzilli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marzilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marzilli. 50% of Marzilli men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Tool Dresser
    25%
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Marzilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marzilli census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 337 immigration records available for the last name Marzilli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 322 military records available for the last name Marzilli. For the veterans among your Marzilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marzilli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marzilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marzilli in 1962 was 64, and 51 in 2004.

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