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Meixell Family History

Meixell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Meixl or Meixel: from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with mag- ‘strength’ or māg ‘kinsman’ as the first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meixell family from?

You can see how Meixell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meixell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meixell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Meixell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Meixell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meixell families in 1840.
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What did your Meixell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meixell. 34% of Meixell 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Meixell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meixell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meixell 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Meixell. 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 281 military records available for the last name Meixell. For the veterans among your Meixell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meixell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Meixell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meixell in 1961 was 49, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meixell 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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