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Meilahn Family History

Meilahn 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: Milan, Neilan, Melin, Merlin, Leiman, Milton, Millen, Millan, Melson

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Where is the Meilahn family from?

You can see how Meilahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilahn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meilahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meilahn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilahn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meilahn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilahn 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 Meilahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meilahn. 56% of Meilahn men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Meilahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Meilahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilahn 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Meilahn. 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 65 military records available for the last name Meilahn. For the veterans among your Meilahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilahn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Meilahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meilahn in 1957 was 62, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meilahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilahn 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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