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Mehlin Family History

Mehlin 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: Melin, Merlin, Medlin, Mehling, Mellin, Maslin, Berlin, Melis, Mehle

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Where is the Mehlin family from?

You can see how Mehlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mehlin families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mehlin's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehlin families in 1880.
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What did your Mehlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehlin. 38% of Mehlin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mehlin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehlin were Caretaker and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Caretaker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Mehlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehlin 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Mehlin. 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 134 military records available for the last name Mehlin. For the veterans among your Mehlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mehlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mehlin in 1964 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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