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Meihaus Family History

Meihaus 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: Melhus, Neuhaus, Gelhaus, Mehus, Venhaus, Meis, Minas, Obenhaus

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Where is the Meihaus family from?

You can see how Meihaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meihaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meihaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meihaus families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Meihaus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Meihaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meihaus 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 96 census records available for the last name Meihaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meihaus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meihaus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Meihaus. For the veterans among your Meihaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meihaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meihaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meihaus in 1966 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meihaus 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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