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Meatte Family History

Meatte 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: Matte, Mette, Mente, Mestre, Motte, Marte, Mate, Pratte, Myatt, Jette

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Where is the Meatte family from?

You can see how Meatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meatte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meatte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meatte family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meatte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meatte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meatte 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 Meatte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meatte. 67% of Meatte men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Meatte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Meatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meatte 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meatte. 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 170 military records available for the last name Meatte. For the veterans among your Meatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meatte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meatte in 1964 was 88, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meatte 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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