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Meigh Family History

Meigh Name Meaning

see Mee .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Leigh, Reigh, Emeigh, Meigs, Meng, Mei, Meis, Feig, Weith, Mech

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Where is the Meigh family from?

You can see how Meigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Meigh families living in New Jersey. This was about 34% of all the recorded Meigh's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meigh families in 1880.
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What did your Meigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meigh. 50% of Meigh men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Mechanic
    30%
  • Gardener
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meigh 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Meigh. 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 283 military records available for the last name Meigh. For the veterans among your Meigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meigh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meigh in 1957 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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