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Meaks Family History

Meaks Surname Meaning

see Meeks.

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


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Where is the Meaks family from?

You can see how Meaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Meaks families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Meaks's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Meaks families in 1891.
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What did your Meaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meaks. 38% of Meaks men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Meaks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaks 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Meaks. 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 203 military records available for the last name Meaks. For the veterans among your Meaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Meaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meaks in 1971 was 94, and 91 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meaks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaks 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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