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Mehinson Family History

Mehinson 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: Minson, Levinson, Makinson, Megginson, Melanson, Hinson, Hinton

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Where is the Mehinson family from?

You can see how Mehinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehinson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mehinson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehinson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mehinson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mehinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehinson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mehinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mehinson. For the veterans among your Mehinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehinson 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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