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Meja Family History

Meja 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: Mega, Mera, Mejia, Mesa, Meda, Ceja, Mena, Leja, Meka, Deja

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Where is the Meja family from?

You can see how Meja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meja family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meja families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Meja family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meja's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Meja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meja 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 187 census records available for the last name Meja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meja 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Meja. 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 32 military records available for the last name Meja. For the veterans among your Meja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meja lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Meja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meja in 2000 was 58, and 2 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meja 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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