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Meu Family History

Meu 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: Mei, Mau, Mew, Mee, Mu, Mou, Leu, Meo, Men, Beu

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Where is the Meu family from?

You can see how Meu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meu families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Meu's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Meu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meu 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Meu. 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 54 military records available for the last name Meu. For the veterans among your Meu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meu lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Meu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meu in 1969 was 93, and 81 in 2002.

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