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Meem Family History

Meem 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: Mee, Meer, Meek, Deem, Mees, Teem, Reem, Beem, Seem, Meng

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Where is the Meem family from?

You can see how Meem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meem families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meem's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Meem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meem 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 344 census records available for the last name Meem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meem 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Meem. 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 291 military records available for the last name Meem. For the veterans among your Meem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meem in 1963 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meem 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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