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Mielk Family History

Mielk 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: Miele, Milk, Mielke, Kiel, Mill, Field, Mier, Mick, Wilk, Silk

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Where is the Mielk family from?

You can see how Mielk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mielk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mielk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mielk family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Mielk's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Mielk families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mielk 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 Mielk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mielk. 58% of Mielk 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Mielk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Mielk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mielk 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mielk. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mielk. For the veterans among your Mielk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mielk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mielk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mielk in 1969 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mielk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mielk 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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