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Meinell Family History

Meinell 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, Meinel, Fennell, Meisel, Kernell, Minelli, Tennell, Weinel

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Where is the Meinell family from?

You can see how Meinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meinell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meinell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meinell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meinell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Meinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinell 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Meinell. 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 96 military records available for the last name Meinell. For the veterans among your Meinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Meinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meinell in 1966 was 74, and 89 in 1999.

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