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Meharra Family History

Meharra 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: Beharry, Uehara, Segarra, Zegarra, O'harra, Serra, Barra, Marra

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Where is the Meharra family from?

You can see how Meharra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meharra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meharra family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meharra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meharra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meharra 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 13 census records available for the last name Meharra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meharra 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meharra. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meharra. For the veterans among your Meharra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meharra lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Meharra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meharra in 1975 was 74, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meharra 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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