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Meherin Family History

Meherin Name 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: Severin, Merin, Mehegan, Meyering, Cherin, Mehring, Merrin, Mahurin

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Where is the Meherin family from?

You can see how Meherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meherin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meherin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Meherin families living in California. This was about 90% of all the recorded Meherin's in USA. California had the highest population of Meherin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meherin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meherin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meherin. 100% of Meherin men worked as a Broker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Broker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Meherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meherin 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Meherin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Meherin. For the veterans among your Meherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meherin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meherin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meherin in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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