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Meigh Family History

Meigh Surname Meaning

see Mee.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meigh family from?

You can see how Meigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Meigh families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Meigh's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Meigh families in 1891.
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What did your Meigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meigh. 34% of Meigh men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Meigh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meigh were Builders Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Potters Handler
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meigh 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Meigh. 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 283 military records available for the last name Meigh. For the veterans among your Meigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meigh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meigh in 1957 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meigh 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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