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Meiller Name Meaning

German (Bavaria): unexplained. French: variant of Mellier a topographic name from Middle French meslier ‘medlar (tree)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Meilleur, Meller, Millen, Mesler, Bemiller, Miller, Mettler, Quiller

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Where is the Meiller family from?

You can see how Meiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Meiller families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Meiller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meiller families in 1891.
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What did your Meiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meiller. 100% of Meiller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiller 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Meiller. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 858 military records available for the last name Meiller. For the veterans among your Meiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meiller in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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