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Meenin Family History

Meenin 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: Meenan, Melin, Merlin, Merin, Menon, Meehan, Mein, Melvin, Medlin

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Where is the Meenin family from?

You can see how Meenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meenin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Meenin families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Meenin families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meenin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Meenin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meenin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Meenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meenin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meenin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meenin. For the veterans among your Meenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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