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Marcil Family History

Marcil Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Marcil from Latin Marcilius a derivative of Marcius and this one of Marcus (see Mark ). This surname is very rare in France found mainly in Ille-et-Vilaine Brittany. Compare Marcell Marcille and Mercil .

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


Similar surnames: Marcin, Marcia, Marcel, Marcial, Martel, Marvel, Marie, Martie, March

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Where is the Marcil family from?

You can see how Marcil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marcil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 534 Marcil families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Marcil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marcil families in 1911.
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What did your Marcil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marcil. 45% of Marcil men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Marcil women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcil were Cult and Brodeuse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Commis
    7%
  • Cult
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    28%
  • Modiste
    28%
  • Couturire
    28%
  • Brodeuse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Marcil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcil 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Marcil. 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 761 military records available for the last name Marcil. For the veterans among your Marcil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marcil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Marcil in 1957 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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