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Mckel Family History

Mckel 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: Meckel, Mckell, Mickel, Mackel, Mckeel, Mikel, Eckel, Mckee, Mckey

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Where is the Mckel family from?

You can see how Mckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Mckel families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mckel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Mckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckel. 100% of Mckel men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Mckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Mckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckel 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Mckel. 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 96 military records available for the last name Mckel. For the veterans among your Mckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Mckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mckel in 1986 was 75, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckel 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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