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Miehle Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): variant of Mühlich itself a variant of Mühling (see Muehling).

Compare Miele Germanized form of Sorbian Mił and Mila (and probably also of some other similar or like-sounding cognate);

see Miele 5.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Miehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miehle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miehle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Miehle families living in West Lothian. This was about 86% of all the recorded Miehle's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Miehle families in 1841.
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What did your Miehle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miehle. 100% of Miehle women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Miehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miehle 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Miehle. 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 656 military records available for the last name Miehle. For the veterans among your Miehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miehle lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Miehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Miehle in 1946 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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