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Meeds Family History

Meeds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Meads.

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


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Where is the Meeds family from?

You can see how Meeds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Meeds families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 96% of all the recorded Meeds's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Meeds families in 1911.
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What did your Meeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meeds. 75% of Meeds 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Fisherman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meeds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeds 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Meeds. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 610 military records available for the last name Meeds. For the veterans among your Meeds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeds lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meeds in 1958 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeds 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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