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Meadwell Family History

Meadwell Surname Meaning

see Maidwell.

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


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Where is the Meadwell family from?

You can see how Meadwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meadwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Meadwell families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Meadwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meadwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meadwell 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 Meadwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electric Welde and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meadwell. 100% of Meadwell men worked as an Electric Welde and 94% of Meadwell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electric Welde
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Meadwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meadwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadwell 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Meadwell. 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 119 military records available for the last name Meadwell. For the veterans among your Meadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadwell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Meadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meadwell in 1973 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meadwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadwell 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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