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Meymott Family History

Meymott 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: Memmott, Jemmott, Melott, Emmott, Mylott, Demott, Dermott, Mellott

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Where is the Meymott family from?

You can see how Meymott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meymott family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Meymott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Meymott families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meymott's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Meymott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meymott 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 340 census records available for the last name Meymott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meymott 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Meymott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meymott. For the veterans among your Meymott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meymott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meymott 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meymott

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