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Meater Family History

Meater 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: Mester, Meader, Meter, Meager, Metter, Menter, Heater, Mater, Mealer

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Where is the Meater family from?

You can see how Meater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meater family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meater family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meater's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Meater families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meater 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 310 census records available for the last name Meater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meater 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meater. 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 93 military records available for the last name Meater. For the veterans among your Meater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meater lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meater 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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