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Mehis Family History

Mehis 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: Melis, Meis, Mehus, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Mehle, Melin, Mehta, Melia

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Where is the Mehis family from?

You can see how Mehis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mehis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mehis family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mehis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehis 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 Mehis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehis. 100% of Mehis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Mehis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehis 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mehis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mehis. For the veterans among your Mehis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehis lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Mehis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mehis in 1997 was 74, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehis 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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