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Meaderds Family History

Meaderds Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meaders, Meader, Medders, Leaders, Meadors, Mederos, Leader, Mader

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Where is the Meaderds family from?

You can see how Meaderds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meaderds family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meaderds families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meaderds's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Meaderds families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meaderds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Meaderds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meaderds 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meaderds. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meaderds. For the veterans among your Meaderds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meaderds lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Meaderds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meaderds in 1957 was 50, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meaderds ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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