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Meaton Family History

Meaton Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Meaden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meaton family from?

You can see how Meaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meaton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Meaton families living in Surrey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Meaton's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Meaton families in 1891.
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What did your Meaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meaton. 50% of Meaton men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Meaton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meaton were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Poultry Farmer
    25%
  • Motor Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaton 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Meaton. 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 217 military records available for the last name Meaton. For the veterans among your Meaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Meaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meaton in 1968 was 85, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaton 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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