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Meardie Family History

Meardie 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: Marie, Hardie, Mcardle, Martie, Markie, Mardis, Eadie, Tardie, Dearie

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Where is the Meardie family from?

You can see how Meardie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meardie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Meardie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meardie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meardie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meardie 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 7 census records available for the last name Meardie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meardie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meardie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meardie. For the veterans among your Meardie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meardie lifespan?

Average Meardie life expectancy in 1979 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meardie 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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