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Meffen Family History

Meffen Surname Meaning

see Methven.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meffen family from?

You can see how Meffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meffen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Meffen families living in Norfolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Meffen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Meffen families in 1891.
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What did your Meffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meffen. 100% of Meffen 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 742 census records available for the last name Meffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meffen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Meffen. 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 93 military records available for the last name Meffen. For the veterans among your Meffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meffen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Meffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meffen in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meffen 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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