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Meldrim Family History

Meldrim 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, Milgrim, Melis, Melin, Pilgrim, Madrid, Melia, Mellis, Merin

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Where is the Meldrim family from?

You can see how Meldrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldrim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meldrim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Meldrim families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meldrim's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Meldrim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldrim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meldrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meldrim. 34% of Meldrim men worked as an Owner and 100% of Meldrim women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Meldrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meldrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldrim 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Meldrim. 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 96 military records available for the last name Meldrim. For the veterans among your Meldrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldrim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meldrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meldrim in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meldrim 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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