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Mehder Family History

Mehder 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: Meader, Mehler, Melder, Mehrer, Mehner, Rehder, Meeder, Meder, Mander

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mehder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehder 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Mehder. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mehder. For the veterans among your Mehder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehder lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Mehder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mehder in 1973 was 75, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehder 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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