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Meiler Family History

Meiler 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: Medler, Meier, Meisler, Meller, Meiser, Keiler, Beiler, Miler, Seiler

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Where is the Meiler family from?

You can see how Meiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Meiler families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meiler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meiler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiler 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 Meiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Gift Shop were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meiler. 29% of Meiler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Meiler women worked as a Gift Shop. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meiler were Boilermaker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Watchman
    15%
  • Boilermaker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gift Shop
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Meiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiler 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Meiler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Meiler. For the veterans among your Meiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Meiler in 1965 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiler 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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