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Mehas Family History

Mehas 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: Meas, Mehus, Mehan, Mohan, Melis, Mehle, Maras, Meis, Minas, Mehta

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Where is the Mehas family from?

You can see how Mehas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mehas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mehas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mehas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehas 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 Mehas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehas. 22% of Mehas men worked as a Waiter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Cook
    22%

What Mehas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Mehas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehas 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Mehas. 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 152 military records available for the last name Mehas. For the veterans among your Mehas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mehas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mehas in 1965 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mehas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehas 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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