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Meakim Family History

Meakim 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: Meakin, Maki, Makin, Hakim, Meskin, Maxim, Mckim, Eakin, Meaker

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Where is the Meakim family from?

You can see how Meakim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meakim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meakim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Meakim families living in Surrey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Meakim's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Meakim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meakim 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 Meakim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meakim. 60% of Meakim men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Meakim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Meakim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meakim 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Meakim. 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 121 military records available for the last name Meakim. For the veterans among your Meakim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meakim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meakim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meakim in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meakim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meakim 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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