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Marchael Family History

Marchael Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marchal, Marchel, Marshall, Michael, Marschall, Marchand, Marcel

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Where is the Marchael family from?

You can see how Marchael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marchael families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Marchael families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Marchael's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Marchael families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchael 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 Marchael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marchael. 100% of Marchael men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Marchael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Marchael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchael 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Marchael. 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 58 military records available for the last name Marchael. For the veterans among your Marchael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchael lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1999, in the United States, Marchael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marchael in 1948 was 52, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marchael 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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