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Ihlein Family History

Ihlein Name 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: Uihlein, Klein, Lein, Schlein, Ihle, Ahlin, Rhein, Plein, Thein

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ihlein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ihlein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Ihlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihlein 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ihlein. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ihlein. For the veterans among your Ihlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihlein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Ihlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ihlein in 1974 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

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