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Maihl Family History

Maihl 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: Mahl, Main, Mill, Mach, Ahl, Macho, Fail, Dahl, Wahl, Mair

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Where is the Maihl family from?

You can see how Maihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maihl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Maihl families living in Maryland. This was about 62% of all the recorded Maihl's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Maihl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maihl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maihl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Maihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maihl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maihl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Maihl. For the veterans among your Maihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maihl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Maihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maihl in 1966 was 46, and 91 in 2001.

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