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Mackel Family History

Mackel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Mack or a related personal name such as Markward or Markhart (Mackart).

English (Durham) and Irish (Derry): variant of Mackle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mackel family from?

You can see how Mackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Mackel families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Mackel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mackel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackel 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 Mackel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackel. 24% of Mackel men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Mackel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackel were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Mackel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackel 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Mackel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mackel. For the veterans among your Mackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mackel in 1955 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackel 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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