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Mehill Family History

Mehill 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: Mehall, Megill, Rehill, Mill, Hill, Mehle, Neill, Melillo, Mcgill

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Where is the Mehill family from?

You can see how Mehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mehill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mehill families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mehill's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mehill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehill 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 101 census records available for the last name Mehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehill 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mehill. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mehill. For the veterans among your Mehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehill lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Mehill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mehill in 1996 was 88, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehill 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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