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Meitzel Family History

Meitzel 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: Metzel, Reitzel, Neitzel, Weitzel, Mitzel, Leitzel, Mentzel, Beitzel

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Where is the Meitzel family from?

You can see how Meitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meitzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meitzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Meitzel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meitzel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meitzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meitzel 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 Meitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meitzel. 67% of Meitzel 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Meitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Meitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meitzel 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Meitzel. 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 65 military records available for the last name Meitzel. For the veterans among your Meitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meitzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meitzel in 1965 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meitzel 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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