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Meht Family History

Meht 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: Mehta, Mehl, Mehr, Mest, Meng, Mort, Mei, Metz, Mehle, Best

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Where is the Meht family from?

You can see how Meht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meht family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Meht families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meht's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Meht families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meht 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 89 census records available for the last name Meht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meht 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Meht. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meht. For the veterans among your Meht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meht lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meht 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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