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Maikels Family History

Maikels 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: Mikels, Maisel, Markel, Mikes, Maskell, Maines, Mickels, Mackel

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Where is the Maikels family from?

You can see how Maikels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maikels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maikels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Maikels families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maikels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maikels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maikels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maikels ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maikels ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Maikels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maikels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maikels. 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 10 military records available for the last name Maikels. For the veterans among your Maikels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maikels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Maikels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Maikels in 1964 was 92, and 85 in 1993.

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