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Marbell Family History

Marbell Name 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: Martell, Marcell, Marnell, Tarbell, Markell, Mansell, Marvel, Martel

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Where is the Marbell family from?

You can see how Marbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Marbell families living in Virginia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Marbell's in USA. Virginia and 1 other state had the highest population of Marbell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marbell. 34% of Marbell men worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Marbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbell 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Marbell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Marbell. For the veterans among your Marbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Marbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marbell in 1961 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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