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Meashey Family History

Meashey 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: Massey, Heasley, Hershey, Masley, Peachey, Beasley, Mathey, Meagher

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Where is the Meashey family from?

You can see how Meashey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meashey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meashey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meashey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meashey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meashey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meashey 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 Meashey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meashey. 100% of Meashey women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Meashey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Meashey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meashey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meashey. 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 65 military records available for the last name Meashey. For the veterans among your Meashey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meashey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Meashey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meashey in 1943 was 25, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meashey 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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