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Meix Family History

Meix 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, Mein, Mix, Weix, Meir, Moix, Wei, Reis, Meng

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Where is the Meix family from?

You can see how Meix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meix family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meix families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Meix families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meix's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Meix families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meix 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 104 census records available for the last name Meix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meix 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meix. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meix. For the veterans among your Meix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meix lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Meix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meix in 1977 was 59, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meix 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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