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Maichel Family History

Maichel 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: Michel, Marchel, Michael, Marchal, Rachel, Kachel, Maisel, Reichel

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Where is the Maichel family from?

You can see how Maichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maichel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maichel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Maichel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maichel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maichel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maichel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maichel. 65% of Maichel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maichel women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Maichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Maichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maichel 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Maichel. 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 256 military records available for the last name Maichel. For the veterans among your Maichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maichel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Maichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maichel in 1949 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maichel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maichel 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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