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Mehlhaff Family History

Mehlhaff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mehlhoff.

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


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Where is the Mehlhaff family from?

You can see how Mehlhaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlhaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Mehlhaff families living in South Dakota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mehlhaff's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Mehlhaff families in 1920.
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What did your Mehlhaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehlhaff. 68% of Mehlhaff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mehlhaff women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    68%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mehlhaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mehlhaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlhaff 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Mehlhaff. 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 195 military records available for the last name Mehlhaff. For the veterans among your Mehlhaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlhaff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mehlhaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mehlhaff in 1960 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehlhaff 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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