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Mehail Family History

Mehail 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: Mehall, Mehl, Mihal, Mehalic, Mcphail, Mercil, Hail, Mikhail, Mehan

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Where is the Mehail family from?

You can see how Mehail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehail family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mehail family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mehail's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehail families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehail 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 17 census records available for the last name Mehail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehail 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mehail. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mehail. For the veterans among your Mehail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehail lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Mehail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mehail in 1980 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehail 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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