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Meihn Family History

Meihn 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: Mein, Min, Main, Mei, Melin, Meis, Wein, Mech, Meise, Dehn

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Where is the Meihn family from?

You can see how Meihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meihn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meihn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Meihn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meihn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meihn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meihn 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 34 census records available for the last name Meihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meihn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Meihn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meihn. For the veterans among your Meihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meihn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Meihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meihn in 1970 was 39, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meihn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meihn 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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