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Meguel Family History

Meguel Name 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: Miguel, Begue, Mergel, Mengel, Mogul, Kegel, Manuel, Meisel, Menzel

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Where is the Meguel family from?

You can see how Meguel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meguel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meguel families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meguel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Meguel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meguel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meguel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meguel. 100% of Meguel 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%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Meguel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meguel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Meguel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meguel. For the veterans among your Meguel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meguel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Meguel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meguel in 1966 was 65, and 89 in 1993.

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