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Makiel Family History

Makiel 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: Maciel, Daniel, Kiel, Marie, Mandel, Maki, Marvel, Martel, Makin

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Where is the Makiel family from?

You can see how Makiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makiel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Makiel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Makiel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Makiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makiel 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 57 census records available for the last name Makiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makiel 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Makiel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Makiel. For the veterans among your Makiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makiel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Makiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Makiel in 1971 was 55, and 60 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makiel 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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