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Meedum Family History

Meedum 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: Meldrum, Mecum, Reedus, Benedum, Mellum, Meeder, Leedom, Meeds

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Where is the Meedum family from?

You can see how Meedum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meedum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meedum families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Meedum's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Meedum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meedum 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 7 census records available for the last name Meedum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meedum 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 Meedum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meedum. For the veterans among your Meedum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meedum lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meedum

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