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Meinan Family History

Meinan 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: Meenan, Meinen, Minas, Mannan, Dinan, Leiman, Magnan, Milan, Menna

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Where is the Meinan family from?

You can see how Meinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Meinan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meinan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meinan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Meinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Meinan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meinan. For the veterans among your Meinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meinan

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