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Mehon Family History

Mehon 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: Menon, Mahon, Memon, Mehan, Mohon, Sehon, Mehok, Chon, Mohan, Heron

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Where is the Mehon family from?

You can see how Mehon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mehon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mehon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mehon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehon 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 570 census records available for the last name Mehon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehon 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mehon. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mehon. For the veterans among your Mehon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Mehon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mehon in 1981 was 75, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehon 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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