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Meierle Family History

Meierle 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: Beierle, Miele, Meier, Merle, Meile, Bierle, Heberle, Eberle, Meserve

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Where is the Meierle family from?

You can see how Meierle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meierle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meierle families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meierle's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meierle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meierle 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 Meierle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meierle. 100% of Meierle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meierle women worked as a House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Meierle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Meierle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meierle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Meierle. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meierle. For the veterans among your Meierle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meierle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meierle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meierle in 1971 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meierle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meierle 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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