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Maceli Family History

Maceli Name 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: Miceli, Mace, Macera, Machi, Marcelin, Macek, Macari, Meli, Marcel

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Where is the Maceli family from?

You can see how Maceli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maceli family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maceli's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Maceli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maceli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maceli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maceli. 100% of Maceli women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Maceli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceli 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Maceli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Maceli. For the veterans among your Maceli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maceli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maceli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maceli in 1964 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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