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Mehaly Family History

Mehaly 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, Mihaly, Mealy, Mehle, Maly, Mehl, Mchale, Mihal, Sealy

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Where is the Mehaly family from?

You can see how Mehaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehaly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mehaly family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mehaly's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehaly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehaly 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 47 census records available for the last name Mehaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehaly 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mehaly. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mehaly. For the veterans among your Mehaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehaly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Mehaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mehaly in 1967 was 87, and 88 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehaly 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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