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Meo Name Meaning

Italian: from a short form of the personal names Bartolomeo, Romeo, or Tolomeo, or possibly from a reduced form of Matteo, Mazzeo (Italian equivalents of Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mei, Feo, Leo, Deo, Reo, Mee, Lio, Pee, Men, Mero

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Meo Family Origin

Where is the Meo family from?

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You can see how Meo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meo families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Meo family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meo's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Meo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Meo Family Occupations

What did your Meo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Meo. 25% of Meo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Meo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meo were Blacksmith and Rev Sister

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • maker
    13%
  • Blacksmith
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Rev Sister
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Meo Historical Records

What Meo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Meo. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Meo. For the veterans among your Meo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Meo Life Expectancy

What is the average Meo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meo in 1950 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meo 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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