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Marzolf Family History

Marzolf Surname Meaning

German and Alsatian: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Marcellus (see Marcel).

This surname is rare in Germany; it is found mainly in Alsace.

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


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Where is the Marzolf family from?

You can see how Marzolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marzolf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marzolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Marzolf families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Marzolf's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Marzolf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marzolf 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 Marzolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marzolf. 28% of Marzolf men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Marzolf women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marzolf were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Marzolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marzolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marzolf 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Marzolf. 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 562 military records available for the last name Marzolf. For the veterans among your Marzolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marzolf lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Marzolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marzolf in 1951 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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