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Meindel Family History

Meindel 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: Mendel, Mindel, Reindel, Meinel, Heindel, Weindel, Meindl, Mandel

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Where is the Meindel family from?

You can see how Meindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meindel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meindel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Meindel families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Meindel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meindel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meindel 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 Meindel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meindel. 100% of Meindel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Meindel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Meindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meindel 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Meindel. 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 220 military records available for the last name Meindel. For the veterans among your Meindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meindel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meindel in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meindel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meindel 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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