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Mehern Family History

Mehern 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: Meyer, Severn, Meier, Meer, Ahern, Meyers, Feher, Mulhern, Meter

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Where is the Mehern family from?

You can see how Mehern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehern family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mehern families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mehern's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mehern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehern 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 114 census records available for the last name Mehern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehern 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mehern. 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 Mehern. For the veterans among your Mehern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehern lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Mehern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mehern in 1986 was 62, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehern 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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