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Mathel Family History

Mathel 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: Mather, Mathew, Mathe, Mathey, Mathes, Rathel, Matthew, Mandel

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Where is the Mathel family from?

You can see how Mathel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mathel family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mathel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Mathel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mathel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mathel. For the veterans among your Mathel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Mathel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mathel in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathel 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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