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Meiel Family History

Meiel 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: Meier, Meisel, Medel, Meidl, Meinel, Kiel, Mill, Peel, Mei, Meyer

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Where is the Meiel family from?

You can see how Meiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meiel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meiel family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiel 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 43 census records available for the last name Meiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meiel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meiel. For the veterans among your Meiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Meiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meiel in 1978 was 25, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiel 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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