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Meathe Family History

Meathe 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: Mathe, Methe, Meath, Matte, Heath, Feather, Mente, Mestre, Mather

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Where is the Meathe family from?

You can see how Meathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meathe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meathe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meathe family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meathe's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Meathe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meathe 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 Meathe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meathe. 100% of Meathe men worked as a Pressman and 100% of Meathe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Pressman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Meathe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Meathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meathe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Meathe. 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 38 military records available for the last name Meathe. For the veterans among your Meathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meathe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Meathe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meathe in 1973 was 27, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meathe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meathe 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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