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Mehlhausen Family History

Mehlhausen 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: Muehlhausen, Gehlhausen, Muhlhauser, Wellhausen, Ohlhauser

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Where is the Mehlhausen family from?

You can see how Mehlhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlhausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mehlhausen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehlhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mehlhausen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehlhausen 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 61 census records available for the last name Mehlhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlhausen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mehlhausen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mehlhausen. For the veterans among your Mehlhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlhausen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mehlhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mehlhausen in 1966 was 66, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlhausen 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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