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Maechtel Family History

Maechtel Surname 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: Wachtel, Brechtel, Marchel, Hachtel, Bechtel, Bachtel, Prechtel

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Where is the Maechtel family from?

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

There are 63 census records available for the last name Maechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maechtel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maechtel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Maechtel. For the veterans among your Maechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maechtel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Maechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maechtel in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maechtel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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