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Meide Family History

Meide 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: Meise, Weide, Mende, Heide, Seide, Eide, Meile, Melde, Meidl, Meine

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Where is the Meide family from?

You can see how Meide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meide family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meide family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meide's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Meide families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meide 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 Meide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meide. 34% of Meide men worked as a Miner and 100% of Meide women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Meide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Meide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meide 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Meide. 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 87 military records available for the last name Meide. For the veterans among your Meide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meide lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meide in 1963 was 76, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meide

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meide 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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