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Meddish Family History

Meddish 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: Reddish, Mellish, Redish, Medich, Geddis, Melis, Beamish, Meis

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Where is the Meddish family from?

You can see how Meddish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meddish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Meddish families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meddish's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Meddish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Meddish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meddish. 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 military records available for the last name Meddish. For the veterans among your Meddish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Meddish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meddish in 1973 was 83, and 88 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meddish 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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