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Meau Family History

Meau 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: Mau, Meas, Mead, Beau, Meaux, Reau, May, Ma, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Meau family from?

You can see how Meau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Meau families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Meau families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meau 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 189 census records available for the last name Meau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meau 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Meau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Meau. For the veterans among your Meau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Meau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meau in 1971 was 79, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meau 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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