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Meitl Family History

Meitl 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: Meidl, Meitz, Mill, Mei, Metz, Eitel, Meis, Keitel, Neill, Peil

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Where is the Meitl family from?

You can see how Meitl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meitl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meitl family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Meitl's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Meitl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meitl 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 Meitl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meitl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Meitl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meitl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meitl. 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 103 military records available for the last name Meitl. For the veterans among your Meitl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meitl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Meitl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Meitl in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meitl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meitl 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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