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Makstell Family History

Makstell 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, Castell, Austell, Martell, Mastel, Maskell, Mantell

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What did your Makstell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Makstell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makstell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Makstell. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Makstell. For the veterans among your Makstell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makstell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Makstell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Makstell in 1972 was 64, and 93 in 2001.

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