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Maedel Family History

Maedel 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: Mandel, Medel, Maeder, Mander, Marvel, Martel, Marden, Mantel, Bandel

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Where is the Maedel family from?

You can see how Maedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maedel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Maedel families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Maedel's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Maedel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maedel 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 Maedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maedel. 67% of Maedel 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Maedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maedel 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Maedel. 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 102 military records available for the last name Maedel. For the veterans among your Maedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maedel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Maedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maedel in 1969 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maedel 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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