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Meugel Family History

Meugel 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: Mergel, Mengel, Meusel, Engel, Kugel, Kegel, Mangel, Hengel, Gugel

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Where is the Meugel family from?

You can see how Meugel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meugel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meugel families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Meugel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meugel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meugel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Meugel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meugel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meugel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meugel. For the veterans among your Meugel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meugel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meugel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meugel

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