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Meidell Family History

Meidell 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: Meixell, Mendell, Seidell, Reddell, Meisel, Reidel, Pendell, Fridell

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Where is the Meidell family from?

You can see how Meidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meidell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Meidell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Meidell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Meidell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meidell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meidell. 43% of Meidell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Sales Correspondent
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Meidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Meidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidell 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Meidell. 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 85 military records available for the last name Meidell. For the veterans among your Meidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meidell in 1963 was 64, and 52 in 2004.

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