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Origins of the Meeds surname

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About the Meedses

We have a total number of 1760 records for people with the last name Meeds.

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Where do most Meedses live?

In 1921, most Meedses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Meedses

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We have 1,640 records for the Meeds surname. The oldest one dates back to 1583.

Who were Meedses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Meeds first names?

  • William
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Meeds family members

Common jobs for Meedses

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

Common Female occupations for Meedses in 1921
Domestic Servant

9

General Servant

7

Farmer's Daughter

5

Housekeeper

5

Wife

5

Common Male occupations for Meedses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

19

Bricklayer

11

Farmer

11

General Labourer

9

Mercer

7

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