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Meahl Family History

Meahl Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Meahl family from?

You can see how Meahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Meahl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Meahl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meahl families in 1880.
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What did your Meahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meahl. 54% of Meahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Meahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meahl 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Meahl. 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 189 military records available for the last name Meahl. For the veterans among your Meahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meahl in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meahl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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