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Meffet Family History

Meffet 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: Moffet, Meffert, Leffert, Geffen, Reffett, Meuret, Taffet, Leffel

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Where is the Meffet family from?

You can see how Meffet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meffet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Meffet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Meffet families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meffet's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meffet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meffet 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 156 census records available for the last name Meffet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meffet 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Meffet. 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 Meffet. For the veterans among your Meffet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meffet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meffet 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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