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Meixler Family History

Meixler 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: Meisler, Meixner, Meiller, Miller, Medler, Meister, Meier, Meller

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Where is the Meixler family from?

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

What did your Meixler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Meixler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meixler 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meixler. 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 41 military records available for the last name Meixler. For the veterans among your Meixler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meixler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meixler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meixler in 1966 was 67, and 98 in 2004.

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