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Meim Family History

Meim 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, Heim, Keim, Seim, Mein, Reim, Beim, Meir, Kim

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Where is the Meim family from?

You can see how Meim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meim family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meim's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meim 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 107 census records available for the last name Meim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meim 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Meim. 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 11 military records available for the last name Meim. For the veterans among your Meim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meim lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Meim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meim in 1978 was 81, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meim 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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