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Macelis Family History

Macelis 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: Melis, Malis, Marcelin, Mcnelis, Macklin, Miceli, Mallis, Matulis

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Where is the Macelis family from?

You can see how Macelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macelis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macelis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Macelis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Macelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macelis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Macelis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Macelis. For the veterans among your Macelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macelis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Macelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Macelis in 1976 was 77, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macelis 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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