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Maehl Family History

Maehl Surname Meaning

North German (Mähl): see Mahl.

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


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Where is the Maehl family from?

You can see how Maehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Maehl families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maehl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Maehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maehl 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 Maehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maehl. 34% of Maehl men worked as a Farming and 43% of Maehl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maehl were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Maehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Maehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maehl 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Maehl. 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 151 military records available for the last name Maehl. For the veterans among your Maehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maehl in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maehl 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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