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Meffin Family History

Meffin 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: Melin, Merlin, Merin, Mein, Coffin, Duffin, Melvin, Buffin, Geffen, Ruffin

351	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
46	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
443	Census and Voter Lists
172	Member Trees

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Where is the Meffin family from?

You can see how Meffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meffin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meffin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Meffin families living in Angus. This was about 78% of all the recorded Meffin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Meffin families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meffin 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 Meffin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 443 census records available for the last name Meffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meffin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Meffin. 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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Military Records

There are 46 military records available for the last name Meffin. For the veterans among your Meffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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