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Mehleisen Family History

Mehleisen 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: Muehleisen, Tellefsen, Ellefsen, Leisen, Theisen, Detlefsen

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Where is the Mehleisen family from?

You can see how Mehleisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehleisen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mehleisen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehleisen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mehleisen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Mehleisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehleisen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mehleisen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mehleisen. For the veterans among your Mehleisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehleisen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Mehleisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mehleisen in 1974 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehleisen 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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