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Miedel Family History

Miedel 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: Riedel, Medel, Mindel, Liedel, Wiedel, Mandel, Giesel, Siegel, Edel

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Where is the Miedel family from?

You can see how Miedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Miedel families living in Nebraska. This was about 45% of all the recorded Miedel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Miedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miedel 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 Miedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miedel. 100% of Miedel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Miedel women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Registered Nurse
    50%

What Miedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Miedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miedel 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 Miedel. 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 232 military records available for the last name Miedel. For the veterans among your Miedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miedel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Miedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Miedel in 1965 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miedel 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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