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Marsolais Family History

Marsolais Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Marsolet derived from Mars (via Marsol) an old vernacular form of the personal name Médard (see Medard).

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


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Where is the Marsolais family from?

You can see how Marsolais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsolais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marsolais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 107 Marsolais families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsolais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marsolais families in 1911.
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What did your Marsolais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marsolais. 32% of Marsolais men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Marsolais women worked as a Religieuse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%
  • Cordonnier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    100%

What Marsolais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marsolais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsolais 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Marsolais. 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 264 military records available for the last name Marsolais. For the veterans among your Marsolais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsolais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marsolais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marsolais in 1963 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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