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Maquel Family History

Maquel 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: Manuel, Mauel, Mandel, Marvel, Martel, Mantel, Samuel, Maul, Mangel

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Where is the Maquel family from?

You can see how Maquel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maquel family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Maquel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maquel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Maquel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maquel 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 19 census records available for the last name Maquel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maquel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Maquel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maquel. For the veterans among your Maquel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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