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Miela Family History

Miela 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: Miele, Piela, Biela, Milla, Miera, Kiel, Mill, Villa, Vila, Mira

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Where is the Miela family from?

You can see how Miela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miela family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Miela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Miela family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Miela's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Miela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miela 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 Miela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miela. 27% of Miela men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Miela women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Miela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Miela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miela 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Miela. 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 63 military records available for the last name Miela. For the veterans among your Miela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Miela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Miela in 1963 was 82, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miela 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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