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Meidema Family History

Meidema 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: Medema, Eidem, Feikema, Seideman, Zuidema, Idema, Beideman, Heideman

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Where is the Meidema family from?

You can see how Meidema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meidema family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Meidema's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meidema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meidema 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 86 census records available for the last name Meidema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidema 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 Meidema. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meidema. For the veterans among your Meidema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Meidema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meidema in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meidema 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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