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Macel Family History

Macel 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: Mace, Macek, Marcel, Magel, Maciel, Mackel, Macey, Mauel, Masel

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Where is the Macel family from?

You can see how Macel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Macel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Macel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Macel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macel 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 Macel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macel. 100% of Macel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Macel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Macel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Macel. 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 71 military records available for the last name Macel. For the veterans among your Macel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Macel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Macel in 1972 was 86, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macel 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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