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Meaders Name Meaning

English: variant of or patronymic from Meader .

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


Similar surnames: Meadors, Medders, Leaders, Deavers, Meyers, Meador, Mayers, Meeder

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Where is the Meaders family from?

You can see how Meaders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Meaders families living in Hampshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Meaders's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Meaders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meaders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meaders. 100% of Meaders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meaders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaders 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Meaders. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 914 military records available for the last name Meaders. For the veterans among your Meaders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaders lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meaders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Meaders in 1950 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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