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Marsall Family History

Marsall 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: Marshall, Marsala, Mansell, Mayhall, Marschall, Parshall, Martell

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Where is the Marsall family from?

You can see how Marsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marsall family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Marsall's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Marsall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marsall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsall. 63% of Marsall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marsall women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Marsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsall 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Marsall. 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 143 military records available for the last name Marsall. For the veterans among your Marsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Marsall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marsall in 1970 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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