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Meul Family History

Meul 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: Maul, Mehl, Reul, Merl, Mell, Eul, Moul, Bell, Mule, Paul

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Where is the Meul family from?

You can see how Meul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meul family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Meul families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meul's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meul 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 98 census records available for the last name Meul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meul 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Meul. 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 26 military records available for the last name Meul. For the veterans among your Meul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meul lifespan?

Average Meul life expectancy in 1973 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meul 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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