History of your Surname
Get access to Meiah family records.Start a free trial

Meiah Family History

Meiah 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: Miah, Mei, Meis, Melia, Miao, Weith, Mech, Meise, Eich, Meier

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Meiah family from?

You can see how Meiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meiah family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiah's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meiah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meiah ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meiah ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Meiah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiah census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Meiah

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Meiah. 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.

View all Meiah immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meiah. For the veterans among your Meiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meiah military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meiah family history

Discover More

What is the average Meiah lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Meiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meiah in 1967 was 70, and 73 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meiah

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meiah family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Meiah last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial