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Meehl Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mühl (see Muehl ).

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


Similar surnames: Muehl, Mehl, Reehl, Merkl, Kiehl, Voehl, Seel, Mees, Meers, Yehl

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Where is the Meehl family from?

You can see how Meehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Meehl families living in Alabama. This was about 54% of all the recorded Meehl's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Meehl families in 1880.
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What did your Meehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meehl. 72% of Meehl men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Meehl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meehl were Proprietor and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meehl 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Meehl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Meehl. For the veterans among your Meehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meehl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meehl in 1958 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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