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Meathrell Family History

Meathrell 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: Mackrell, Mathre, Wetherell, Rathmell, Gatrell, Mandrell, Meshell

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Where is the Meathrell family from?

You can see how Meathrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meathrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meathrell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Meathrell families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Meathrell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Meathrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meathrell 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 Meathrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meathrell. 100% of Meathrell women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meathrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Meathrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meathrell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Meathrell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meathrell. For the veterans among your Meathrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meathrell lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Meathrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meathrell in 1990 was 90, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meathrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meathrell 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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