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Marnell Family History

Marnell Surname Meaning

Irish: altered form of Warnell associated with Kilkenny since the mid 16th century.

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


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Where is the Marnell family from?

You can see how Marnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Marnell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marnell families in 1911.
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What did your Marnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marnell. 20% of Marnell men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Marnell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marnell were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

What Marnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Marnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marnell 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Marnell. 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 922 military records available for the last name Marnell. For the veterans among your Marnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marnell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Marnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marnell in 1954 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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