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Meinel Family History

Meinel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Mein 1 or Meine + the diminutive ending -el.

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


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Where is the Meinel family from?

You can see how Meinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meinel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Meinel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Meinel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meinel families in 1880.
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What did your Meinel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Engineer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meinel. 17% of Meinel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Meinel women worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Engineer
    100%

What Meinel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinel 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Meinel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meinel. For the veterans among your Meinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meinel in 1952 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meinel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinel 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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