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Origins of the Meakins surname

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Where do most Meakinses live?

In 1921, most Meakinses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Meakinses

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,480 records for the Meakins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Meakinses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Meakins first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Meakinses

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

Common Female occupations for Meakinses in 1921
Lace Maker

42

Lacemaker

20

Dressmaker

19

Laundress

13

Domestic Servant

12

Common Male occupations for Meakinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

47

Farm Labourer

27

Vintner

26

Carman

15

General Labourer

15

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