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Meaden Family History

Meaden Surname Meaning

English (Dorset Somerset and Wiltshire): probably a variant of Maiden.

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


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Where is the Meaden family from?

You can see how Meaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Meaden families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Meaden's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Meaden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaden 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 Meaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meaden. 18% of Meaden men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Meaden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meaden were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%
  • Chemical Works Labourer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Meaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Meaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaden 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Meaden. 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 929 military records available for the last name Meaden. For the veterans among your Meaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meaden in 1965 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaden 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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