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Meius Family History

Meius 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: Meis, Mehus, Meiss, Melius, Menius, Meins, Meigs, Reis, Mei, Melis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meius 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Meius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meius 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Meius. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meius. For the veterans among your Meius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Meius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meius in 1964 was 76, and 90 in 1996.

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