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Meyel Family History

Meyel 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: Meyer, Medel, Peel, Mayer, Mergel, Mengel, Mayen, Heyer, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Meyel family from?

You can see how Meyel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meyel families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meyel's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Meyel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Meyel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Meyel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Meyel. For the veterans among your Meyel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1973, in the United States, Meyel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Meyel in 1962 was 56, and 92 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyel 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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