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Mayel Family History

Mayel 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: Mayer, Mayen, Magel, Mayol, Mauel, Mayes, Masel, Mapel, Maye, Mael

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Where is the Mayel family from?

You can see how Mayel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mayel families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayel's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Mayel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayel 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 Mayel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayel. 50% of Mayel men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    50%
  • Bar Tender
    50%

What Mayel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Mayel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayel 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Mayel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mayel. For the veterans among your Mayel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayel lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Mayel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mayel in 1998 was 31, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mayel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayel 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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