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Meinel Name Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Mein 1 or Meine + the diminutive ending -el.

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


Similar surnames: Meindl, Meinen, Weinel, Heinzel, Heibel, Meisel, Meine, Metzel

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Where is the Meinel family from?

You can see how Meinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meinel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Meinel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meinel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meinel. 100% of Meinel 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Meinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinel 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Meinel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meinel. For the veterans among your Meinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meinel in 1952 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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