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Meaker Name Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Maker .

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


Similar surnames: Eaker, Mealer, Beaver, Meeler, Mealor, Meador, Menser, Merker, Meares

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Where is the Meaker family from?

You can see how Meaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meaker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Meaker families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meaker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meaker. 24% of Meaker men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Meaker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meaker were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut. .

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Meaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaker 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Meaker. 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 940 military records available for the last name Meaker. For the veterans among your Meaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meaker in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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