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Meyn Family History

Meyn Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Mein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meyn family from?

You can see how Meyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Meyn families living in Leicestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Meyn's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Meyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyn 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 Meyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyn. 16% of Meyn men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Meyn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meyn were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Typist
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Meyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Meyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meyn. For the veterans among your Meyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Meyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meyn in 1955 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyn 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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