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Meakins Family History

Meakins Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Meakins family from?

You can see how Meakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meakins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meakins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 133 Meakins families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Meakins's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Meakins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meakins 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 Meakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meakins. 25% of Meakins men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Meakins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meakins were Roadman Cc and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Roadman Cc
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Meakins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Meakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meakins 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Meakins. 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 941 military records available for the last name Meakins. For the veterans among your Meakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meakins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meakins in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meakins 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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