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Meichler Family History

Meichler 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: Beichler, Mechler, Michler, Eichler, Keicher, Eicher, Meisler

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Where is the Meichler family from?

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

There are 32 census records available for the last name Meichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meichler 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Meichler. 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 75 military records available for the last name Meichler. For the veterans among your Meichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meichler lifespan?

Average Meichler life expectancy in 1965 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meichler 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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