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Mehana Family History

Mehana 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: Mehan, Mahana, Mohan, Mehta, Means, Melena, Menna, Meehan, Mahan

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Where is the Mehana family from?

You can see how Mehana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehana family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mehana family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehana's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mehana families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehana 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 179 census records available for the last name Mehana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehana 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mehana. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mehana. For the veterans among your Mehana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehana lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Mehana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mehana in 1978 was 65, and 91 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehana 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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