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Mehner Name Meaning

North German: variant of Meinert . South German: variant of Mäner (see Maner ).

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


Similar surnames: Mehnert, Wehner, Lehner, Mehler, Meiner, Hoehner, Menner, Behner

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Where is the Mehner family from?

You can see how Mehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mehner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mehner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehner. 50% of Mehner men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mehner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehner were Waiter and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehner 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Mehner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mehner. For the veterans among your Mehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mehner in 1961 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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