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Meow Family History

Meow 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: Mew, Meo, Mow, Medow, Meng, Low, Mao, Leo, Bow, Mei

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Where is the Meow family from?

You can see how Meow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meow family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Meow families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Meow's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Meow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Meow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Meow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meow. For the veterans among your Meow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meow 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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