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Meiele Family History

Meiele 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, Meile, Meikle, Mehle, Melle, Meise, Meese, Meier, Mele, Meisel

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Where is the Meiele family from?

You can see how Meiele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meiele family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meiele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Meiele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Meiele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiele 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Meiele. 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 18 military records available for the last name Meiele. For the veterans among your Meiele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiele lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Meiele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meiele in 1969 was 82, and 93 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiele 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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