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Meador Family History

Meador Surname Meaning

English: variant of Meader.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meador family from?

You can see how Meador families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meador family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meador families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Meador families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meador's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Meador families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meador 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 Meador ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meador. 50% of Meador 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
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Meador family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Meador. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meador 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Meador. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Meador. For the veterans among your Meador ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meador lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Meador life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meador in 1946 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meador

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meador 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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