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Maeral Family History

Maeral 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: Maras, Amaral, Marra, Macera, Kapral, Madera, Mara, Maran, Mangal

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Where is the Maeral family from?

You can see how Maeral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeral family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Maeral families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Maeral families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeral's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Maeral families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeral 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 27 census records available for the last name Maeral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeral 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maeral. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maeral. For the veterans among your Maeral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeral lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeral 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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