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Marcilliat Family History

Marcilliat 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: Mancilla, Marzilli, Marcellino, Merillat, Marsiglia, Marcella

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Where is the Marcilliat family from?

You can see how Marcilliat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcilliat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marcilliat families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcilliat's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Marcilliat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcilliat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marcilliat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Marcilliat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcilliat 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Marcilliat. 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 11 military records available for the last name Marcilliat. For the veterans among your Marcilliat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcilliat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Marcilliat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Marcilliat in 1966 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

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