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Meelheim Family History

Meelheim 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: Manheim, Wertheim, Nesheim, Solheim, Fretheim, Mellem, Preheim

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Where is the Meelheim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meelheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meelheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meelheim. 100% of Meelheim women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meelheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Meelheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meelheim 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meelheim. 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 68 military records available for the last name Meelheim. For the veterans among your Meelheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meelheim lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1993, in the United States, Meelheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meelheim in 1948 was 51, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meelheim 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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