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Meadowes Family History

Meadowes 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: Meadows, Meadow, Meadors, Mewes, Meader, Madore, Mendes, Mades

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Where is the Meadowes family from?

You can see how Meadowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadowes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meadowes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Meadowes families living in Cheshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Meadowes's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Meadowes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meadowes 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 Meadowes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meadowes. 100% of Meadowes 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%

What Meadowes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Meadowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadowes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Meadowes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Meadowes. For the veterans among your Meadowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadowes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1967, in the United States, Meadowes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Meadowes in 1962 was 51, and 64 in 1967.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meadowes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadowes 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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