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Meili Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Meile .

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


Similar surnames: Meile, Milk, Peil, Melis, Meis, Mellin, Ehli, Mello, Veil, Milz

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Where is the Meili family from?

You can see how Meili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meili family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meili families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Meili families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meili's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Meili families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meili surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meili ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meili. 34% of Meili men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meili women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Chemist
    14%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    14%
  • Proprietor Amp Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meili 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Meili. 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 245 military records available for the last name Meili. For the veterans among your Meili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meili lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meili in 1962 was 88, and 78 in 2003.

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