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Mehlenbeck Family History

Mehlenbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Hallenbeck, Ellerbeck, Hollenbeck, Dillenbeck, Kennebeck

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Where is the Mehlenbeck family from?

You can see how Mehlenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehlenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mehlenbeck families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehlenbeck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mehlenbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehlenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mehlenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Mehlenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlenbeck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mehlenbeck. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mehlenbeck. For the veterans among your Mehlenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlenbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mehlenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mehlenbeck in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlenbeck 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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