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Marshell Family History

Marshell Name Meaning

English: variant of Marshall .

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


Similar surnames: Marshall, Mansell, Marschall, Parshall, Carswell, Martell, Maskell

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Where is the Marshell family from?

You can see how Marshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marshell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 144 Marshell families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Marshell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marshell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookbinder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marshell. 47% of Marshell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marshell women worked as a Bookbinder. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Storekeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookbinder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Marshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marshell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marshell. 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 963 military records available for the last name Marshell. For the veterans among your Marshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Marshell in 1962 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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