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Maidel Family History

Maidel 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, Maisel, Maiden, Maizel, Mander, Marvel, Martel, Marden

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Where is the Maidel family from?

You can see how Maidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maidel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maidel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Maidel family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maidel's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Maidel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maidel 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 Maidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maidel. 100% of Maidel men worked as an Attorney.

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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

  • Attorney
    100%

What Maidel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Maidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maidel 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Maidel. 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 149 military records available for the last name Maidel. For the veterans among your Maidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maidel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Maidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maidel in 1974 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maidel 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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