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Makell Family History

Makell 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: Mckell, Maskell, Makely, Makela, Mackell, Markell, Mikell, Mansell

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Where is the Makell family from?

You can see how Makell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Makell families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Makell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Makell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makell 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 Makell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Smallholder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makell. 100% of Makell men worked as a Retired Smallholder.

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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

  • Retired Smallholder
    100%

What Makell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Makell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Makell. 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 99 military records available for the last name Makell. For the veterans among your Makell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Makell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Makell in 1965 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makell 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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