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Marchelli Family History

Marchelli 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: Marchello, Marcelli, Marcelle, Marcello, Marchel, Marcell, Marchetti

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Where is the Marchelli family from?

You can see how Marchelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marchelli families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marchelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marchelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marchelli ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Marchelli ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Marchelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchelli 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Marchelli. 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 10 military records available for the last name Marchelli. For the veterans among your Marchelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchelli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Marchelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Marchelli in 1967 was 93, and 59 in 2001.

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