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Miedl Family History

Miedl 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: Riedl, Liedl, Kiel, Mill, Kiehl, Mier, Miele, Mehl, Mihal, Mies

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Where is the Miedl family from?

You can see how Miedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miedl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Miedl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Miedl family living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Miedl's in USA. Kansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Miedl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miedl 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 Miedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miedl. 100% of Miedl women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Miedl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Miedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miedl 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Miedl. 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 670 military records available for the last name Miedl. For the veterans among your Miedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miedl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Miedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Miedl in 1966 was 38, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miedl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miedl 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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