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Meekham Family History

Meekham 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: Markham, Meehan, Needham, Beetham, Peckham, Mepham, Beckham, Beecham

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Where is the Meekham family from?

You can see how Meekham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meekham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Meekham families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Meekham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Meekham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meekham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meekham. 50% of Meekham women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Meekham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Meekham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekham 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Meekham. 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 28 military records available for the last name Meekham. For the veterans among your Meekham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Meekham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meekham in 1971 was 88, and 69 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meekham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekham 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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