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Mehi Family History

Mehi 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: Mei, Mehl, Meli, Mehr, Shi, Chi, Wei, Mori, Meng, Maki

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Where is the Mehi family from?

You can see how Mehi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mehi family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mehi's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehi 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 118 census records available for the last name Mehi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehi 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mehi. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mehi. For the veterans among your Mehi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mehi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mehi in 1963 was 80, and 46 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehi 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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