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Meeus Family History

Meeus 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: Mehus, Meers, Mees, Meeks, Meeds, Melis, Lees, Meis, Hees, Beets

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Where is the Meeus family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeus 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 Meeus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meeus. 100% of Meeus 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 Meeus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Meeus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeus 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Meeus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meeus. For the veterans among your Meeus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Meeus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Meeus in 1968 was 83, and 61 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeus 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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