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Maschel Family History

Maschel 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: Marchel, Mascher, Marschel, Moschel, Mischel, Marchal, Ascher, Rachel

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Where is the Maschel family from?

You can see how Maschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maschel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Maschel families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maschel's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Maschel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Maschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maschel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Maschel. 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 Maschel. For the veterans among your Maschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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