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Meakes Family History

Meakes Surname Meaning

see Meeks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meakes family from?

You can see how Meakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Meakes families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Meakes's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Meakes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meakes 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 Meakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meakes. 50% of Meakes men worked as a Bus Driver and 84% of Meakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meakes were Air Compressor Packer (heavy Worker and Shirt Machinist.

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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

  • Bus Driver
    50%
  • Air Compressor Packer (heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Gas Mask Makers
    9%
  • Shirt Machinist
    9%

What Meakes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meakes 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Meakes. 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 147 military records available for the last name Meakes. For the veterans among your Meakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meakes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Meakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Meakes in 1975 was 82, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meakes 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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