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Merdon Family History

Merdon 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: Merson, Merton, Smerdon, Verdon, Gerdon, Ferdon, Yerdon, Gordon

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Where is the Merdon family from?

You can see how Merdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Merdon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merdon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merdon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdon 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 206 census records available for the last name Merdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdon 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Merdon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Merdon. For the veterans among your Merdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Merdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merdon in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdon 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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