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Mehay Family History

Mehay 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, May, Hay, Mohan, Merry, Mehle, Mehta, Demay, Meehan, Mehl

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Where is the Mehay family from?

You can see how Mehay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mehay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mehay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mehay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehay 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 Mehay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mehay. 100% of Mehay women worked as a Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Shop Assistant
    100%

What Mehay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Mehay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehay 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mehay. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mehay. For the veterans among your Mehay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mehay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mehay in 1957 was 55, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehay 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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