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Mahel Family History

Mahel 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: Maheu, Magel, Mahl, Maher, Mauel, Mahal, Masel, Mapel, Mael, Gabel

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Where is the Mahel family from?

You can see how Mahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mahel family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mahel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahel 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 Mahel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahel. 100% of Mahel 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
    100%

What Mahel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahel 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Mahel. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mahel. For the veterans among your Mahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Mahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mahel in 1972 was 90, and 97 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahel 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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