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Mehlhorn Family History

Mehlhorn Name Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German mel ‘mud dirt’ + horn ‘corner’.

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


Similar surnames: Mehlhoff, Uhlhorn, Berghorn, Stellhorn, Mehlman, Goshorn, Ahlborn

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Where is the Mehlhorn family from?

You can see how Mehlhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mehlhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mehlhorn family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mehlhorn's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehlhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehlhorn 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 Mehlhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehlhorn. 70% of Mehlhorn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mehlhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlhorn 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Mehlhorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Mehlhorn. For the veterans among your Mehlhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlhorn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mehlhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mehlhorn in 1956 was 33, and 90 in 2004.

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