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Meddon Family History

Meddon 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: Seddon, Leddon, Hedden, Melson, Menon, Melton, Eldon, Merson, Mellon

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Where is the Meddon family from?

You can see how Meddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meddon families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Meddon family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meddon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meddon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Meddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Meddon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meddon. For the veterans among your Meddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddon lifespan?

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