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Meverden Name Meaning

Dutch (also Van Meverden): habitational name referring to a place now obsolete.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mergen, Verdun, Derden, Verdon, Virden, Mcferren, Evensen, Kevern

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Where is the Meverden family from?

You can see how Meverden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meverden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meverden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Meverden families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meverden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meverden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meverden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meverden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meverden. 72% of Meverden men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Meverden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meverden 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Meverden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Meverden. For the veterans among your Meverden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meverden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meverden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meverden in 1954 was 42, and 45 in 2004.

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