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Meath Family History

Meath Name Meaning

Irish: although this might appear to be from Midhe the name of the Irish County (English name Meath) Irish habitational names are rare and this name is more probably a shortened form of Mac Conmidhe (see McNamee ). According to MacLysaght the name was also adopted in Monaghan for Mac Matha (see McMath ).

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


Similar surnames: Reach, Mealy, Eash, Meth, Leath, Math, Reath, Beath, Heath, Seat

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Where is the Meath family from?

You can see how Meath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Meath family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meath's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meath families in 1840.
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What did your Meath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meath. 36% of Meath men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Meath women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meath were Manager and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Houseworker
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Meath lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Meath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meath in 1960 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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