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Meadors Family History

Meadors Surname Meaning

English: variant of or patronymic from Meader.

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


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Where is the Meadors family from?

You can see how Meadors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadors family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meadors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Meadors families living in Somerset. This was about 20% of all the recorded Meadors's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Meadors families in 1891.
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What did your Meadors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meadors. 100% of Meadors 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Meadors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadors 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Meadors. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meadors. For the veterans among your Meadors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadors lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Meadors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meadors in 1948 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadors 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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