Origins of the Meade surname

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    In 1921, most Meades lived in london

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    8,400 Meade Travel & migration records
    9,600 Meades found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Meade

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    Who were Meades most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Meade first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Meades

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Meades in 1921

    Dressmaker

    46

    Living On Own Means

    29

    Charwoman

    23

    General Servant Domestic

    22

    Private Means

    18

    Commmon male occupations for Meades in 1921

    Farm Hands

    55

    General Labourer

    46

    Vintner

    39

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    38

    Butcher

    28

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