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Meyl Family History

Meyl 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: Mehl, Merl, Heyl, Mey, Mell, Meyn, Weyl, Beyl, Bell, May

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Where is the Meyl family from?

You can see how Meyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meyl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Meyl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meyl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyl 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 105 census records available for the last name Meyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyl 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 Meyl. 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 53 military records available for the last name Meyl. For the veterans among your Meyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meyl in 1966 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyl 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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