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Meyne Family History

Meyne 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: Mayne, Heyne, Meine, Menne, Meyn, Meng, Mehle, Meyer, Coyne, Senne

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Where is the Meyne family from?

You can see how Meyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Meyne family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyne's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meyne families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyne 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 Meyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyne. 60% of Meyne men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meyne women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Meyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Meyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyne 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Meyne. 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 231 military records available for the last name Meyne. For the veterans among your Meyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Meyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meyne in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyne 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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