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Meedon Family History

Meedon 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: Weedon, Keeton, Melson, Seddon, Creedon, Menon, Meehan, Melton, Eldon

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Where is the Meedon family from?

You can see how Meedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meedon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meedon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Meedon family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Meedon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Meedon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meedon 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 78 census records available for the last name Meedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meedon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Meedon. 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 28 military records available for the last name Meedon. For the veterans among your Meedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meedon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Meedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meedon in 1974 was 77, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meedon 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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