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Meh Family History

Meh Surname Meaning

Burmese (Karenni): from a name element originally forming the second part of a compound personal name denoting the female bearer. — Note: Since Karennis do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Burmese (Karen): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name of unexplained etymology. — Note: Since Karens do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Slovenian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from meh ‘container made from the skin of an animal’. Compare Mech.

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


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You can see how Meh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Meh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Meh families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meh's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Meh families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Meh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meh 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Meh. 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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There are 42 military records available for the last name Meh. For the veterans among your Meh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Meh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meh in 1944 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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