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Maesel Family History

Maesel 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: Maisel, Maese, Masel, Mansel, Mansell, Mandel, Marvel, Masse, Maser

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Where is the Maesel family from?

You can see how Maesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Maesel families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Maesel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maesel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maesel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Maesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maesel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Maesel. 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 41 military records available for the last name Maesel. For the veterans among your Maesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maesel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Maesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maesel in 1969 was 90, and 91 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maesel 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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