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Maehler Family History

Maehler 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: Mahler, Mehler, Baehler, Kaehler, Mehle, Medler, Zahler, Dahler

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Where is the Maehler family from?

You can see how Maehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Maehler families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maehler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maehler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maehler 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 232 census records available for the last name Maehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maehler 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Maehler. 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 149 military records available for the last name Maehler. For the veterans among your Maehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maehler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maehler in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maehler 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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