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Meave Family History

Meave Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Meabe a habitational name from place called Meabe (in Castilian: Meave) in Biscay Basque Country (Spain) formed with Basque mea ‘mineral vein’ + be(h)e ‘soil; lower part’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Meave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Meave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Meave families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meave's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Meave families in 1891.
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What did your Meave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meave. 100% of Meave women worked as a House Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Meave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meave 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Meave. 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 85 military records available for the last name Meave. For the veterans among your Meave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meave lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Meave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meave in 1961 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meave 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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