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Mehmet Family History

Mehmet Surname Meaning

Turkish form of Mohammed.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mehmet family from?

You can see how Mehmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehmet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mehmet families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mehmet's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehmet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehmet 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 Mehmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehmet. 58% of Mehmet men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mehmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehmet 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Mehmet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 450 military records available for the last name Mehmet. For the veterans among your Mehmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehmet lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Mehmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mehmet in 1947 was 53, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehmet 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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