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Mackell Family History

Mackell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mackel . English: variant of Mackle .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mandell, Mackel, Nickell, Mickel, Martell, Bickell, Pickell, Macke

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Where is the Mackell family from?

You can see how Mackell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Mackell families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mackell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mackell families in 1891.
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What did your Mackell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackell. 34% of Mackell men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Mackell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackell were Mattress Maker and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Mattress Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mackell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackell 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Mackell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 566 military records available for the last name Mackell. For the veterans among your Mackell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mackell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mackell in 1962 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

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