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Meens Family History

Meens Surname Meaning

see Means.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Meens family from?

You can see how Meens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Meens families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Meens's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meens. 100% of Meens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meens 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Meens. 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 178 military records available for the last name Meens. For the veterans among your Meens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Meens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meens in 1963 was 89, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meens 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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