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Mcmahel Family History

Mcmahel 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: Mcmahen, Mcmahon, Mcmahill, Mcdanel, Mcmaken, Mcmahan, Mcgahee

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Where is the Mcmahel family from?

You can see how Mcmahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmahel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmahel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcmahel family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmahel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcmahel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmahel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmahel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcmahel. 100% of Mcmahel 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 564 census records available for the last name Mcmahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmahel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Mcmahel. 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 101 military records available for the last name Mcmahel. For the veterans among your Mcmahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmahel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcmahel in 1963 was 56, and 46 in 2004.

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