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Meddles Family History

Meddles 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: Medley, Medler, Weddle, Geddes, Mendler, Medders, Mendes, Peddle

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Where is the Meddles family from?

You can see how Meddles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meddles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Meddles families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meddles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meddles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meddles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meddles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meddles. 50% of Meddles men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meddles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddles 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meddles. 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 147 military records available for the last name Meddles. For the veterans among your Meddles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddles lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Meddles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meddles in 1955 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meddles 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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