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Mehir Family History

Mehir 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: Mehr, Hehir, Meir, Mei, Melis, Mehle, Melin, Meyer, Meis, Mehta

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mehir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehir 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 Mehir. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mehir. For the veterans among your Mehir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehir lifespan?

Average Mehir life expectancy in 1974 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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