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Mehlen Family History

Mehlen 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: Mehle, Behlen, Mehler, Gehlen, Ehlen, Medlen, Mellen, Mullen, Melin

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Where is the Mehlen family from?

You can see how Mehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mehlen families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mehlen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mehlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehlen 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 Mehlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehlen. 100% of Mehlen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Mehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mehlen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mehlen. For the veterans among your Mehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Mehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mehlen in 1981 was 74, and 56 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mehlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlen 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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