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Meile Family History

Meile Name Meaning

Swiss German German and Danish: from a short form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with mag- ‘might’ or māg ‘kinsman’ as the first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Merle, Mehle, Meise, Heine, Mense, Meili, Melle, Deike, Wehle, Maile

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Where is the Meile family from?

You can see how Meile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meile families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Meile families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Meile's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meile. 28% of Meile men worked as a Dyer and 50% of Meile women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meile were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Dyer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meile 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Meile. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meile. For the veterans among your Meile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meile lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Meile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meile in 1944 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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