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Meadoux Family History

Meadoux 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: Ledoux, Meadow, Meaux, Meadors, Maddux, Meador, Meadows, Marcoux

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Where is the Meadoux family from?

You can see how Meadoux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadoux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meadoux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Meadoux families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meadoux's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Meadoux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meadoux 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 Meadoux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meadoux. 100% of Meadoux women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Meadoux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Meadoux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadoux 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meadoux. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meadoux. For the veterans among your Meadoux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadoux lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Meadoux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meadoux in 1969 was 78, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meadoux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadoux 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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