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Meach Family History

Meach Surname Meaning

see Meech.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Meach family from?

You can see how Meach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Meach families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Meach's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Meach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meach 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 Meach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meach. 80% of Meach 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
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    20%

What Meach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meach 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Meach. 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 498 military records available for the last name Meach. For the veterans among your Meach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meach lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Meach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meach in 1961 was 21, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meach 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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