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Makel Family History

Makel 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: Markel, Magel, Maker, Yakel, Mackel, Akel, Mikel, Makely, Mauel

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Where is the Makel family from?

You can see how Makel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Makel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Makel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Makel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makel 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 Makel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makel. 100% of Makel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makel 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Makel. 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 291 military records available for the last name Makel. For the veterans among your Makel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Makel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Makel in 1950 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makel 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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