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Meerdter Family History

Meerdter 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: Meester, Meeder, Verdier, Medler, Herder, Meister, Mercer, Mester

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Where is the Meerdter family from?

You can see how Meerdter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerdter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meerdter families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Meerdter families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meerdter's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Meerdter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meerdter 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 84 census records available for the last name Meerdter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerdter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meerdter. 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 24 military records available for the last name Meerdter. For the veterans among your Meerdter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerdter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Meerdter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meerdter in 1977 was 63, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meerdter 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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