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Mairel Family History

Mairel 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: Maire, Maisel, Maizel, Mandel, Marvel, Martel, Mantel, Maurer, Mares

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Where is the Mairel family from?

You can see how Mairel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mairel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mairel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mairel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mairel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mairel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mairel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mairel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mairel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mairel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mairel. For the veterans among your Mairel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mairel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mairel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mairel in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mairel 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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