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Marechal Family History

Marechal 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: Marchal, Marschall, Marcial, Malecha, Marchel, Marschel, Marshal

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Where is the Marechal family from?

You can see how Marechal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marechal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marechal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Marechal families living in Alabama. This was about 37% of all the recorded Marechal's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Marechal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marechal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marechal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marechal. 100% of Marechal men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Marechal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marechal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marechal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marechal. 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 725 military records available for the last name Marechal. For the veterans among your Marechal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marechal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marechal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marechal in 1962 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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