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Mehra Family History

Mehra Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): from Punjabi mehrā ‘chief master’. Compare Mehrotra.

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


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You can see how Mehra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mehra families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Mehra family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehra's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mehra families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Mehra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehra 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Mehra. 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 112 military records available for the last name Mehra. For the veterans among your Mehra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehra lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mehra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mehra in 1972 was 33, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehra 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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