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Meia Family History

Meia 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: Mei, Meis, Melia, Mein, Maia, Mega, Mera, Mejia, Mesa, Meda

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Where is the Meia family from?

You can see how Meia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meia families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Meia family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Meia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Meia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meia 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 Meia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meia. 50% of Meia men worked as a None.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • None
    50%
  • Executive
    50%

What Meia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Meia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meia 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Meia. 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 26 military records available for the last name Meia. For the veterans among your Meia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Meia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meia in 1967 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meia 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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