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Meppiel Family History

Meppiel 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: Eppel, Peppel, Keppel, Pepper, Mergel, Mengel, Kappel, Koppel, Appel

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Where is the Meppiel family from?

You can see how Meppiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meppiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meppiel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meppiel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meppiel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meppiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meppiel 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 Meppiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meppiel. 100% of Meppiel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Meppiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Meppiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meppiel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Meppiel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Meppiel. For the veterans among your Meppiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meppiel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Meppiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meppiel in 1957 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meppiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meppiel 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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