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Marsella Family History

Marsella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of the female personal name Marsia of ancient Germanic origin.

Alternatively, a habitational name either from Marsella in Caserta province or from the Spanish spelling of the French city of Marseille.

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


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Where is the Marsella family from?

You can see how Marsella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Marsella families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Marsella's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marsella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsella 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 Marsella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsella. 34% of Marsella men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Marsella women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsella were Carpenter and Repairer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Packing
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Repairer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marsella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsella 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Marsella. 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 477 military records available for the last name Marsella. For the veterans among your Marsella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsella lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marsella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marsella in 1957 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsella 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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