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Meanus Family History

Meanus Surname 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: Means, Manus, Magnus, Manis, Maus, Melhus, Mcmanus, Matus, Meas

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Where is the Meanus family from?

You can see how Meanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meanus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meanus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meanus families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Meanus's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Meanus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Meanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meanus 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 Meanus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meanus. For the veterans among your Meanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meanus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meanus in 1965 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meanus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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