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Mielsch Family History

Mielsch 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: Miesch, Milich, Welsch, Mensch, Misch, Metsch, Liesch, Mesch, Malsch

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Where is the Mielsch family from?

You can see how Mielsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mielsch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mielsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mielsch family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mielsch's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mielsch families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mielsch 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 Mielsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mielsch. 50% of Mielsch 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Mielsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mielsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mielsch 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mielsch. 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 117 military records available for the last name Mielsch. For the veterans among your Mielsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mielsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Mielsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mielsch in 1964 was 62, and 69 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mielsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mielsch 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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