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Mailheau Family History

Mailheau 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: Micheau, Boileau, Mineau, Soileau, Maheu, Maille, Valleau, Muirhead

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Where is the Mailheau family from?

You can see how Mailheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailheau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mailheau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mailheau family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailheau's in USA. California had the highest population of Mailheau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailheau 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 Mailheau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mailheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailheau 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mailheau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mailheau. For the veterans among your Mailheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mailheau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Mailheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mailheau in 1965 was 78, and 91 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mailheau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailheau 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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