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Mehlback Family History

Mehlback 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: Gehlbach, Muhlbach, Feeback, Bellack, Mehlman, Mehlberg, Reback

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Where is the Mehlback family from?

You can see how Mehlback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlback family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mehlback families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mehlback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mehlback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehlback 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 10 census records available for the last name Mehlback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlback 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mehlback. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mehlback. For the veterans among your Mehlback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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