This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meene family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meene Family History

Meene 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: Meese, Meece, Keene, Meine, Menne, Beene, Meng, Mehle, Senne, Melle

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meene family from?

You can see how Meene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Meene family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meene's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meene families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meene. 43% of Meene men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Meene | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Meene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Meene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meene census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meene

Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Meene. 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.

View all Meene immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Meene. For the veterans among your Meene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meene military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meene family history

Discover More

What is the average Meene lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Meene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meene in 1971 was 62, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meene 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meene family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial