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Mehle Family History

Mehle Surname Meaning

German: possibly from a vernacular short form of the personal name Amelis Amilius a Latinization of an ancient Germanic compound name with initial Amal- ‘bravery vigor’; or of the personal name Aemilius (see Emilio).

German: habitational name from a place called Mehle near Elze in Lower Saxony.

Slovenian: from an old vernacular pet form of the personal name Mihel (see Michael).

Americanized form of Norwegian Mæhle (see Mahle).

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


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Where is the Mehle family from?

You can see how Mehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mehle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mehle families living in Somerset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mehle's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Mehle families in 1891.
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What did your Mehle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehle. 24% of Mehle men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mehle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehle were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehle 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Mehle. 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 589 military records available for the last name Mehle. For the veterans among your Mehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mehle in 1943 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehle 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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