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Meelbusch Family History

Meelbusch 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: Hellbusch, Wiebusch, Seelbach, Huebsch, Dornbusch, Melhus, Welsch

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Where is the Meelbusch family from?

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

There are 23 census records available for the last name Meelbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meelbusch 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meelbusch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meelbusch. For the veterans among your Meelbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meelbusch lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Meelbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meelbusch in 1989 was 96, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meelbusch 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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