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Maksel Family History

Maksel 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: Maisel, Masel, Mansel, Mansell, Mandel, Marvel, Masse, Maser, Martel

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Where is the Maksel family from?

You can see how Maksel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maksel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maksel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maksel families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maksel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maksel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maksel 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 Maksel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Boy and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maksel. 34% of Maksel men worked as a Bus Boy and 100% of Maksel women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Bus Boy
    34%
  • Factory Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Maksel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Maksel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maksel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Maksel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Maksel. For the veterans among your Maksel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maksel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Maksel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maksel in 1971 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maksel 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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