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Miene Family History

Miene 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: Miele, Milne, Kiene, Fiene, Mione, Meng, Min, Wien, Bien, Vine

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Where is the Miene family from?

You can see how Miene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Miene families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Miene's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Miene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miene 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 Miene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miene. 37% of Miene men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Miene women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Miene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Miene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miene 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Miene. 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 758 military records available for the last name Miene. For the veterans among your Miene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miene lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Miene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Miene in 1972 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miene 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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