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Meeler Family History

Meeler Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mealer itself a variant of Mellor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meeler family from?

You can see how Meeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Meeler families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Meeler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Meeler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeler 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 Meeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meeler. 100% of Meeler 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Meeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeler 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Meeler. 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 545 military records available for the last name Meeler. For the veterans among your Meeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Meeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meeler in 1955 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeler 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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