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Meatty Family History

Meatty 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: Beatty, Matty, Metty, Matte, Matey, Myatt, Matto, Setty, Mette, Matti

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Where is the Meatty family from?

You can see how Meatty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meatty family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Meatty families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Meatty families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meatty's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Meatty families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Meatty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meatty 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meatty. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meatty. For the veterans among your Meatty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meatty lifespan?

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