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Maehle Family History

Maehle Surname 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: Mehle, Mahle, Moehle, Melle, Muhle, Biehle, Miele, Boehle, Mehl, Mele

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Where is the Maehle family from?

You can see how Maehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maehle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maehle families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Maehle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maehle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maehle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maehle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Maehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maehle 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Maehle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Maehle. For the veterans among your Maehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maehle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Maehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maehle in 1968 was 89, and 58 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maehle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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