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Macheel Family History

Macheel 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: Michael, Rachel, Kachel, Michel, Wachtel, Macher, Maciel, Machen

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Where is the Macheel family from?

You can see how Macheel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macheel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macheel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Macheel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Macheel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Macheel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macheel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macheel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macheel. 60% of Macheel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Macheel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macheel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Macheel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Macheel. For the veterans among your Macheel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macheel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Macheel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macheel in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

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