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Meyle Family History

Meyle 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: Mehle, Melle, Mele, Merle, Meile, Moyle, Mayle, Mule, Mole, Meyer

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Where is the Meyle family from?

You can see how Meyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meyle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Meyle families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Meyle's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Meyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyle 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 Meyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyle. 40% of Meyle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meyle women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Meyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyle 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Meyle. 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 189 military records available for the last name Meyle. For the veterans among your Meyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meyle in 1964 was 85, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyle 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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