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Meekums Family History

Meekums 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: Meekins, Meeks, Malkus, Melhus, Mikus, Minkus, Beckum, Meek, Weeks

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Where is the Meekums family from?

You can see how Meekums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meekums family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Meekums families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meekums's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meekums families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meekums 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 Meekums ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meekums. 100% of Meekums women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meekums family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meekums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meekums 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meekums. 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 55 military records available for the last name Meekums. For the veterans among your Meekums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meekums lifespan?

Average Meekums life expectancy in 1994 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meekums 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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