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Mehlan Family History

Mehlan 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: Mehlman, Mehan, Mohan, Mehle, Melin, Mehta, Merlin, Millan, Milan

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Where is the Mehlan family from?

You can see how Mehlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mehlan families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mehlan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mehlan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Mehlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mehlan. 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 56 military records available for the last name Mehlan. For the veterans among your Mehlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mehlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mehlan in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlan 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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