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Meana Family History

Meana 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: Means, Menna, Mena, Megna, Meara, Meany, Bean, Meng, Dean, Rana

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Where is the Meana family from?

You can see how Meana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meana family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meana family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meana's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Meana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meana. 50% of Meana men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Meana women worked as a Domestic Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meana were Waiter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic Cook
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Meana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meana 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Meana. 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 69 military records available for the last name Meana. For the veterans among your Meana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Meana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meana in 1964 was 75, and 58 in 2002.

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