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Meynell Family History

Meynell Surname Meaning

from one of the French places named Mesnil from Old French mesnil (Latin *mansionile a diminutive of mansio ‘abode habitation’) used of the country domain where a noble lived with his family and retainers. As a surname it may also be used of a member of the household retainer.

Some of the later bearers listed below may belong to (2). from the Continental Germanic female personal name Maginhild itself from *magin- ‘power’ + *hild- ‘battle’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meynell family from?

You can see how Meynell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meynell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meynell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Meynell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Meynell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meynell families in 1891.
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What did your Meynell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meynell. 29% of Meynell men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Meynell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meynell were Retired Joiner and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Major Retired
    15%
  • Journalist Retired
    15%
  • Retired Joiner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meynell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meynell 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Meynell. 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 621 military records available for the last name Meynell. For the veterans among your Meynell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meynell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Meynell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meynell in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 2002.

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