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Mackell Family History

Mackell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mackel. English: variant of Mackle.

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


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Where is the Mackell family from?

You can see how Mackell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Mackell families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mackell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mackell families in 1911.
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What did your Mackell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk Ty Pest were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mackell. 24% of Mackell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mackell women worked as a Clerk Ty Pest.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Student
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk Ty Pest
    100%

What Mackell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mackell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackell 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Mackell. 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 566 military records available for the last name Mackell. For the veterans among your Mackell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mackell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mackell in 1962 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackell 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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