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Miels Family History

Miels 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: Miele, Mies, Mills, Miers, Riels, Mikels, Kiel, Miles, Mill, Melis

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Where is the Miels family from?

You can see how Miels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Miels families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Miels's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Miels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Miels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Miels. 100% of Miels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Miels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miels 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Miels. 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 170 military records available for the last name Miels. For the veterans among your Miels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miels lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Miels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Miels in 1960 was 51, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miels 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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