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Mehlsen Family History

Mehlsen 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, Elsen, Melson, Mehlman, Behlen, Mehler, Felsen, Gehlen, Mensen

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Where is the Mehlsen family from?

You can see how Mehlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mehlsen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehlsen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Mehlsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehlsen 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 Mehlsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehlsen. 100% of Mehlsen women worked as an Upholsterist.

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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

  • Upholsterist
    100%

What Mehlsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mehlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlsen 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Mehlsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mehlsen. For the veterans among your Mehlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlsen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Mehlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mehlsen in 1980 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mehlsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlsen 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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