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Meansey Family History

Meansey 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: Meaney, Manley, Manser, Massey, Heaney, Means, Munsey, Tansey

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Where is the Meansey family from?

You can see how Meansey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meansey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meansey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meansey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meansey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meansey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Meansey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meansey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meansey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meansey. For the veterans among your Meansey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meansey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meansey 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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