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Mehary Family History

Mehary 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: Meharg, Merry, Geary, Merhar, Deary, Mery, Beharry, Uehara, Mahady

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Where is the Mehary family from?

You can see how Mehary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehary family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mehary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Mehary families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehary's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mehary families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehary 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 309 census records available for the last name Mehary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehary 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mehary. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mehary. For the veterans among your Mehary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehary lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Mehary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mehary in 1984 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehary 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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