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Majel Family History

Majel 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: Majer, Magel, Mauel, Masel, Mapel, Mael, Gabel, Mandel, Major, Tafel

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Where is the Majel family from?

You can see how Majel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Majel families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Majel's in USA. California had the highest population of Majel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majel 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 815 census records available for the last name Majel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majel 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 Majel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Majel. For the veterans among your Majel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Majel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Majel in 1970 was 41, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Majel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majel 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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