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Meigle Family History

Meigle 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: Geigle, Meile, Seigle, Reigle, Mengle, Meikle, Weigle, Mehle, Eagle

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Where is the Meigle family from?

You can see how Meigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meigle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meigle families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Meigle family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meigle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meigle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meigle 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 99 census records available for the last name Meigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meigle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meigle. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meigle. For the veterans among your Meigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meigle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Meigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meigle in 1976 was 71, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meigle 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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