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Mehlinger Family History

Mehlinger 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: Mellinger, Meilinger, Mehringer, Dehlinger, Ehlinger, Messinger

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Where is the Mehlinger family from?

You can see how Mehlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mehlinger families living in Maryland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mehlinger's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehlinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Mehlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlinger 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Mehlinger. 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 642 military records available for the last name Mehlinger. For the veterans among your Mehlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mehlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mehlinger in 1964 was 73, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlinger 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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