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Meyns Family History

Meyns 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: Means, Meyn, Meins, Meng, Melis, Meyer, Meis, Sens, Mewes, Mains

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Where is the Meyns family from?

You can see how Meyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meyns family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyns's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meyns families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Meyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyns 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Meyns. 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 79 military records available for the last name Meyns. For the veterans among your Meyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyns lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Meyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meyns in 1966 was 57, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyns 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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