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Meadus Family History

Meadus 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: Readus, Meads, Means, Maus, Melhus, Matus, Meas, Mead, Mearns, Meader

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Where is the Meadus family from?

You can see how Meadus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meadus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Meadus families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Meadus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Meadus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meadus 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 Meadus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meadus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadus 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Meadus. 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 334 military records available for the last name Meadus. For the veterans among your Meadus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meadus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meadus in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meadus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadus 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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