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Meacher Family History

Meacher Surname Meaning

From a compound of Middle English meten ‘to measure (out) meet out repay’ + yare yarewe ‘thoroughly completely; promptly quickly’, the term likely refers to someone who met his obligations fully and promptly, or, more likely, who required others to do so.

The name appears to have originated in Stour Provost, Dorset, where the variant Metyard is recorded in the 18th century, evident in the 14th-century examples.

For the sense, compare and contrast Stallabrass.

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


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You can see how Meacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meacher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Meacher families living in Hampshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Meacher's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Meacher families in 1891.
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What did your Meacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meacher. 67% of Meacher men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Meacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meacher were Fitters Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • Fitters Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meacher 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Meacher. 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 436 military records available for the last name Meacher. For the veterans among your Meacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meacher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Meacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meacher in 1961 was 50, and 25 in 2004.

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