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Meanor Family History

Meanor Surname Meaning

Irish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Meanor family from?

You can see how Meanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meanor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meanor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Meanor families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meanor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meanor families in 1891.
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What did your Meanor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meanor. 100% of Meanor 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Meanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meanor 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Meanor. 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 570 military records available for the last name Meanor. For the veterans among your Meanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meanor lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Meanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Meanor in 1948 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meanor 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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