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Meddlehurst Family History

Meddlehurst 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: Swindlehurst, Medders, Medler, Melhus, Pendlebury, Melquist

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Where is the Meddlehurst family from?

You can see how Meddlehurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddlehurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Meddlehurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Meddlehurst families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meddlehurst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meddlehurst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Meddlehurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddlehurst 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 Meddlehurst. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meddlehurst. For the veterans among your Meddlehurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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