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Meall Family History

Meall Surname 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: Mall, Mehall, Meals, Mell, Beall, Neall, Mealy, Meahl, Teall, Bell

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Where is the Meall family from?

You can see how Meall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Meall families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Meall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meall. 100% of Meall 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 696 census records available for the last name Meall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meall 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Meall. 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 96 military records available for the last name Meall. For the veterans among your Meall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meall lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Meall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meall in 1977 was 61, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meall 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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