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Mehlig Family History

Mehlig 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: Mehling, Melis, Mehle, Melin, Melia, Merlin, Mellis, Mehl, Melling

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Where is the Mehlig family from?

You can see how Mehlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehlig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mehlig family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehlig's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mehlig families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Mehlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlig 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Mehlig. 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 631 military records available for the last name Mehlig. For the veterans among your Mehlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mehlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mehlig in 1964 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlig 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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