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Marcantel Family History

Marcantel Surname Meaning

French (Savoy): occupational name from a derivative of regional marcant ‘merchant’. This surname is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Marcantel family from?

You can see how Marcantel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcantel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcantel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Marcantel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcantel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Marcantel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcantel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marcantel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcantel. 42% of Marcantel men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Marcantel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcantel were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Wood Cutter
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Helper
    36%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Marcantel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marcantel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcantel 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Marcantel. 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 730 military records available for the last name Marcantel. For the veterans among your Marcantel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcantel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Marcantel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marcantel in 1945 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcantel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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