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Mehes Family History

Mehes 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: Mewes, Mehus, Mees, Miles, Moses, Melis, Lees, Mehle, Meyer, Meis

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Where is the Mehes family from?

You can see how Mehes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mehes families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mehes family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mehes families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehes 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 Mehes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehes. 100% of Mehes men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Mehes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehes 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Mehes. 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 94 military records available for the last name Mehes. For the veterans among your Mehes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mehes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mehes in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehes 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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