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Miel Family History

Miel 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: Kiel, Mill, Mier, Miele, Mies, Biel, Giel, Viel, Piel, Migl

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Where is the Miel family from?

You can see how Miel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Miel families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Miel's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Miel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miel 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 Miel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miel. 70% of Miel men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Miel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miel were Machinist and Social Service.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Social Service
    34%

What Miel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miel 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Miel. 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 584 military records available for the last name Miel. For the veterans among your Miel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Miel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Miel in 1956 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miel 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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