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Mielow Family History

Mielow 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: Gielow, Milos, Miele, Meloy, Bigelow, Milo, Marlow, Maslow, Below

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Where is the Mielow family from?

You can see how Mielow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mielow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mielow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mielow family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mielow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mielow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mielow 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 116 census records available for the last name Mielow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mielow 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mielow. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mielow. For the veterans among your Mielow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mielow lifespan?

Average Mielow life expectancy in 1964 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mielow 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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