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Meeham Family History

Meeham Surname Meaning

from Ó Miadhacháin see Meehan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Meeham family from?

You can see how Meeham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meeham family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meeham's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Meeham families in 1891.
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What did your Meeham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meeham. 100% of Meeham 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Meeham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeham 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Meeham. 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 353 military records available for the last name Meeham. For the veterans among your Meeham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meeham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meeham in 1966 was 79, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeham 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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