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Meid Family History

Meid 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, Eid, Meis, Mein, Mead, Seid, Reid, Heid, Meidl, Leid

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Where is the Meid family from?

You can see how Meid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meid families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Meid families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meid 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 Meid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meid. 50% of Meid men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meid women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Meid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Meid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meid 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Meid. 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 367 military records available for the last name Meid. For the veterans among your Meid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meid lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Meid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meid in 1956 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meid 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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