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Mehn Family History

Mehn Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with magan ‘might strength’. Compare Main 7 and Mayne.

Germanized form of Sorbian Mjeń: nickname from Upper Sorbian mjeń ‘burbot (Lota lota)’ a kind of freshwater fish.

West African (Liberia): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mehn family from?

You can see how Mehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mehn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mehn families in 1891.
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What did your Mehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehn. 50% of Mehn men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mehn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehn were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Mehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehn 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Mehn. 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 432 military records available for the last name Mehn. For the veterans among your Mehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mehn in 1964 was 59, and 33 in 2003.

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