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Meuffels Family History

Meuffels 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: Peffers, Neufeld, Wyffels, Kuffel, Leffel, Meffert, Teufel, Neuffer

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Where is the Meuffels family from?

You can see how Meuffels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuffels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meuffels families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meuffels's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meuffels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meuffels 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 Meuffels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meuffels. 100% of Meuffels men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Meuffels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Meuffels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuffels 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 Meuffels. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meuffels. For the veterans among your Meuffels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuffels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Meuffels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meuffels in 1967 was 82, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuffels 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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