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Mehos Family History

Mehos 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: Mehus, Mehok, Melis, Mehle, Meis, Mehta, Mero, Makos, Means, Milos

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Where is the Mehos family from?

You can see how Mehos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mehos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mehos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mehos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehos 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 Mehos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mehos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Mehos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehos 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mehos. 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 60 military records available for the last name Mehos. For the veterans among your Mehos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mehos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mehos in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehos 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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