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Merdian Family History

Merdian 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: Herdman, Merlin, Yerian, Merin, Merrigan, Verdin, Mersman, Marian

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Where is the Merdian family from?

You can see how Merdian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merdian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Merdian families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merdian's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Merdian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdian 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 Merdian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merdian. 35% of Merdian men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Merdian women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merdian were Hired Man and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Hired Man
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%

What Merdian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merdian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdian 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Merdian. 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 325 military records available for the last name Merdian. For the veterans among your Merdian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Merdian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Merdian in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdian 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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