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Meindla Family History

Meindla 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: Meindl, Mendola, Reindl, Meidl, Meinel, Heindl, Grindle, Merida

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Where is the Meindla family from?

You can see how Meindla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meindla family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Meindla family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Meindla's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Meindla families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Meindla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meindla 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meindla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meindla. For the veterans among your Meindla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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