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Meidlein Family History

Meidlein 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: Medlin, Heinlein, Medlen, Merklein, Heiden, Maudlin, Melin, Medley

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Where is the Meidlein family from?

You can see how Meidlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meidlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Meidlein families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Meidlein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meidlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meidlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meidlein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Meidlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidlein 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Meidlein. 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 136 military records available for the last name Meidlein. For the veterans among your Meidlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meidlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Meidlein in 1966 was 93, and 89 in 2003.

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