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Miechner Family History

Miechner 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: Mitchner, Kirchner, Lechner, Mechler, Rechner, Richner, Michler

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Where is the Miechner family from?

You can see how Miechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miechner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miechner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Miechner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Miechner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Miechner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Miechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miechner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Miechner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Miechner. For the veterans among your Miechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miechner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miechner 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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