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Meichel Family History

Meichel 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: Michel, Reichel, Eichel, Heichel, Weichel, Michael, Keicher, Eichen

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Where is the Meichel family from?

You can see how Meichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meichel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meichel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Meichel families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Meichel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meichel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meichel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meichel. 100% of Meichel 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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What Meichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Meichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meichel 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Meichel. 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 87 military records available for the last name Meichel. For the veterans among your Meichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meichel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Meichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meichel in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 2001.

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