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Meaken Family History

Meaken Surname Meaning

see Makin.

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


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Where is the Meaken family from?

You can see how Meaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Meaken families living in Staffordshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Meaken's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Meaken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaken 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 Meaken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meaken. 67% of Meaken 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
    67%
  • School Teacher Retired
    34%

What Meaken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Meaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaken 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Meaken. 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 32 military records available for the last name Meaken. For the veterans among your Meaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Meaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Meaken in 1967 was 95, and 65 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaken 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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