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Meeve Family History

Meeve 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: Meese, Reeve, Meece, Medve, Neve, Mehle, Melle, Reese, Meise, Mente

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Where is the Meeve family from?

You can see how Meeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeve family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meeve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Meeve families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeve's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Meeve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeve 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 244 census records available for the last name Meeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeve 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Meeve. 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 21 military records available for the last name Meeve. For the veterans among your Meeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeve lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Meeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meeve in 1968 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeve 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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