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Meys Family History

Meys Surname Meaning

see Mayes.

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


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Where is the Meys family from?

You can see how Meys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meys family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Meys's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Meys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meys 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 Meys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meys. 100% of Meys women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meys 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Meys. 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 186 military records available for the last name Meys. For the veterans among your Meys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meys lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Meys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meys in 1972 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meys 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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