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Meili Family History

Meili Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Meile.

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


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Where is the Meili family from?

You can see how Meili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meili family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meili families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Meili families living in Wisconsin. This was about 68% of all the recorded Meili's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meili families in 1880.
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What did your Meili ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meili. 100% of Meili 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Meili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meili 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Meili. 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 245 military records available for the last name Meili. For the veterans among your Meili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meili lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meili in 1962 was 88, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meili

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meili 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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