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Meilich Family History

Meilich 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: Milich, Freilich, Belich, Redlich, Yelich, Mellish, Gerlich, Malich

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Where is the Meilich family from?

You can see how Meilich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Meilich families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meilich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilich 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 54 census records available for the last name Meilich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilich 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Meilich. 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 11 military records available for the last name Meilich. For the veterans among your Meilich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilich lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Meilich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meilich in 1974 was 53, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilich 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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