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Miehls Family History

Miehls 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: Mehle, Kiehl, Biehle, Miele, Mehl, Minhas, Mies, Mills, Biehl, Mells

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Where is the Miehls family from?

You can see how Miehls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miehls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miehls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Miehls family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Miehls's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Miehls families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Miehls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miehls 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Miehls. 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 50 military records available for the last name Miehls. For the veterans among your Miehls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miehls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Miehls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Miehls in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miehls 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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