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Meadnis Family History

Meadnis 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: Manis, Means, Mearns, Mannis, Meaders, Meadors, Meadows, Meads

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Where is the Meadnis family from?

You can see how Meadnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadnis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meadnis family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meadnis's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Meadnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meadnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Meadnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadnis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meadnis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meadnis. For the veterans among your Meadnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadnis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Meadnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Meadnis in 1967 was 94, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadnis 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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