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Miegel Family History

Miegel 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: Siegel, Riegel, Fiegel, Biegel, Liegel, Ziegel, Diegel, Wiegel

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Where is the Miegel family from?

You can see how Miegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miegel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Miegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Miegel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Miegel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Miegel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miegel 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 Miegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miegel. 50% of Miegel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Miegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Miegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miegel 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Miegel. 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 192 military records available for the last name Miegel. For the veterans among your Miegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miegel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Miegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Miegel in 1958 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miegel 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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