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Meynall Family History

Meynall 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: Mayhall, Mehall, Mcnall, Mescall, Mayall, Fennell, Reynard, Mengel

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Where is the Meynall family from?

You can see how Meynall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meynall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meynall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Meynall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Meynall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meynall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Meynall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meynall 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Meynall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meynall. For the veterans among your Meynall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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