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Meaddows Family History

Meaddows 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: Meadows, Meadow, Meadors, Haddow, Maddock, Medders, Maddox, Beddow

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Where is the Meaddows family from?

You can see how Meaddows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaddows family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaddows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Meaddows family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meaddows's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meaddows families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaddows 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 Meaddows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meaddows. 100% of Meaddows 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%

What Meaddows family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Meaddows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaddows 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Meaddows. 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 80 military records available for the last name Meaddows. For the veterans among your Meaddows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaddows lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Meaddows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meaddows in 1963 was 44, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meaddows

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaddows 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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