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Meilicke Family History

Meilicke 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: Reinicke, Melick, Heinicke, Meincke, Meinecke, Mellick, Milich

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Where is the Meilicke family from?

You can see how Meilicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meilicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meilicke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilicke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meilicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilicke 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 Meilicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meilicke. 34% of Meilicke men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Meilicke women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Meilicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Meilicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilicke 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Meilicke. 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 102 military records available for the last name Meilicke. For the veterans among your Meilicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilicke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meilicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meilicke in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meilicke 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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