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Mael Family History

Mael Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of a few farms named Mel in western Norway from Old Norse melr ‘sandbank, gravel bank’.

This surname is very rare in Norway.

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


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Where is the Mael family from?

You can see how Mael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mael family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mael families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Mael families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mael's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mael families in 1891.
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What did your Mael ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mael. 100% of Mael 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mael 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Mael. 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 684 military records available for the last name Mael. For the veterans among your Mael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mael lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mael in 1949 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mael 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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