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Meddowes Family History

Meddowes 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: Meadows, Mewes, Meadow, Geddes, Medders, Mendes, Beddow, Widdows

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Where is the Meddowes family from?

You can see how Meddowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddowes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meddowes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meddowes families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Meddowes's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Meddowes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meddowes 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 144 census records available for the last name Meddowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddowes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Meddowes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meddowes. For the veterans among your Meddowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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