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Maurel Family History

Maurel 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: Maurer, Laurel, Mauel, Mandel, Marvel, Martel, Mantel, Mares, Aubel

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Where is the Maurel family from?

You can see how Maurel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maurel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maurel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Maurel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maurel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maurel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maurel 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 Maurel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maurel. 63% of Maurel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Maurel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maurel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maurel 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Maurel. 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 176 military records available for the last name Maurel. For the veterans among your Maurel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maurel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Maurel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maurel in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maurel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maurel 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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