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Mauel Family History

Mauel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Mauel family from?

You can see how Mauel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mauel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mauel families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mauel's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mauel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mauel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mauel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mauel. 34% of Mauel men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mauel women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mauel were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Mauel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mauel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauel 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Mauel. 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 300 military records available for the last name Mauel. For the veterans among your Mauel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mauel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mauel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mauel in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mauel 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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