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Marcelo Family History

Marcelo Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: from the personal name Marcelo (see Marcello).

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


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Where is the Marcelo family from?

You can see how Marcelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcelo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marcelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Marcelo families living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Marcelo's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Marcelo families in 1920.
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What did your Marcelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcelo. 53% of Marcelo 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
    53%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

What Marcelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marcelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcelo 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 Marcelo. 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 192 military records available for the last name Marcelo. For the veterans among your Marcelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcelo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marcelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Marcelo in 1964 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marcelo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcelo 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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