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Mea Family History

Mea Name 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: Ma, Mei, Vea, Mew, Mee, Meas, Mead, Mega, Mera, Mesa

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Where is the Mea family from?

You can see how Mea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Mea families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mea's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mea. 67% of Mea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mea women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Electrician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mea 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mea. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Mea. For the veterans among your Mea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mea in 1964 was 65, and 71 in 2003.

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