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Maurell Family History

Maurell 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: Mansell, Maurer, Maxwell, Abrell, Mackrell, Morell, Barrell, Carrell

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Where is the Maurell family from?

You can see how Maurell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maurell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Maurell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Maurell family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maurell's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Maurell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maurell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maurell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maurell. 100% of Maurell 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Maurell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maurell 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Maurell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Maurell. For the veterans among your Maurell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maurell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Maurell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maurell in 1974 was 68, and 92 in 1998.

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