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Mielbye Family History

Mielbye 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: Melbye, Miele, Mielke, Milby, Bielby, Melby, Melle, Wilby, Kilby

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Where is the Mielbye family from?

You can see how Mielbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mielbye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mielbye family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mielbye's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mielbye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mielbye 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 39 census records available for the last name Mielbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mielbye 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mielbye. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mielbye. For the veterans among your Mielbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mielbye lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Mielbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mielbye in 1973 was 75, and 53 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mielbye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mielbye 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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