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Meo Family History

Meo Surname Meaning

Italian: from a short form of the personal names Bartolomeo, Romeo, or Tolomeo, or possibly from a shortened form of Matteo, Mazzeo (Italian equivalents of Matthew).

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


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Where is the Meo family from?

You can see how Meo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Meo families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Meo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meo families in 1891.
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What did your Meo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meo. 45% of Meo 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
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meo 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Meo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meo. For the veterans among your Meo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meo in 1950 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meo 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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