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Meihls Family History

Meihls 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, Meis, Mehl, Melhus, Mills, Mells, Mehus, Meile, Neils, Meidl

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Where is the Meihls family from?

You can see how Meihls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meihls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meihls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meihls families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meihls's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meihls families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Meihls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meihls 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Meihls. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meihls. For the veterans among your Meihls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meihls lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meihls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meihls in 1966 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meihls 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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