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Macrell Family History

Macrell 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: Mackrell, Mackell, Mansell, Maxwell, Abrell, Morell, Barrell, Carrell

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Where is the Macrell family from?

You can see how Macrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Macrell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Macrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macrell 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 47 census records available for the last name Macrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macrell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Macrell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Macrell. For the veterans among your Macrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macrell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Macrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macrell in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macrell 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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