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Merdeath Family History

Merdeath 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: Merideth, Berreth, Meredith, Hereth, Redpath, Ereth, Derleth, Meath

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Where is the Merdeath family from?

You can see how Merdeath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdeath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Merdeath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Merdeath family living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merdeath's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Merdeath families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Merdeath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdeath 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merdeath. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merdeath. For the veterans among your Merdeath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdeath lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Merdeath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Merdeath in 1982 was 62, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdeath 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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