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Maiel Family History

Maiel 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: Maisel, Magel, Maciel, Maier, Mauel, Masel, Maizel, Mapel, Mael

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Where is the Maiel family from?

You can see how Maiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maiel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Maiel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maiel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiel 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 133 census records available for the last name Maiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maiel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Maiel. For the veterans among your Maiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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