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Marcelino Family History

Marcelino Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: from the personal name Marcelino Latin Marcellinus a derivative of Marcellus (see Marcello) borne by several early Christian saints.

These saints include the friend of Saint Augustine, to whom De Civitate Dei was dedicated.

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


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Where is the Marcelino family from?

You can see how Marcelino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcelino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marcelino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Marcelino families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcelino's in USA. California had the highest population of Marcelino families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcelino 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 Marcelino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcelino. 56% of Marcelino men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Marcelino women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcelino were Janitor and Sorter.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Sorter
    40%

What Marcelino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marcelino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcelino 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 Marcelino. 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 334 military records available for the last name Marcelino. For the veterans among your Marcelino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcelino lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marcelino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marcelino in 1962 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcelino 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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