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Miehe Family History

Miehe 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: Miele, Wiehe, Mehle, Kiehl, Mier, Michel, Biehle, Meese, Mehl, Mee

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Where is the Miehe family from?

You can see how Miehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miehe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Miehe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Miehe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Miehe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miehe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miehe 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 917 census records available for the last name Miehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miehe 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Miehe. 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 458 military records available for the last name Miehe. For the veterans among your Miehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miehe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Miehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Miehe in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miehe 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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