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Meattey Family History

Meattey 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: Mattey, Matte, Matey, Matter, Heatley, Mette, Matley, Beatty, Battey

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Where is the Meattey family from?

You can see how Meattey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meattey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meattey families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Meattey families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meattey's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Meattey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meattey 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 80 census records available for the last name Meattey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meattey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meattey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meattey. For the veterans among your Meattey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meattey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meattey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meattey in 1959 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meattey 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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