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Mehelich Family History

Mehelich 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: Mihelich, Ehrlich, Mehalic, Mehalick, Mihelic, Milich, Belich

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Where is the Mehelich family from?

You can see how Mehelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehelich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mehelich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Mehelich families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mehelich's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mehelich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehelich 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 Mehelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehelich. 60% of Mehelich men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Mehelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Mehelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehelich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mehelich. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mehelich. For the veterans among your Mehelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehelich lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mehelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mehelich in 1953 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mehelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehelich 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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