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Mehne Family History

Mehne 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: Mehle, Lehne, Mehner, Meine, Menne, Dehne, Behne, Meng, Senne, Zehner

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Where is the Mehne family from?

You can see how Mehne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mehne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Mehne families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mehne's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mehne families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehne 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 Mehne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehne. 47% of Mehne men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mehne women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehne were Carpenter and Inspector.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Inspector
    20%

What Mehne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mehne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehne 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Mehne. 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 245 military records available for the last name Mehne. For the veterans among your Mehne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mehne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mehne in 1963 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mehne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehne 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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