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Marell Family History

Marell 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: Morell, Martell, Marcell, Marnell, Marelli, Marella, Markell, Mansell

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Where is the Marell family from?

You can see how Marell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Marell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Marell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Marell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marell. 36% of Marell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marell women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Marell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marell 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Marell. 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 118 military records available for the last name Marell. For the veterans among your Marell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Marell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Marell in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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