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Merdy Family History

Merdy 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: Merry, Mercy, Mery, Murdy, Berry, Terry, Dery, Mero, Percy, Leroy

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Where is the Merdy family from?

You can see how Merdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Merdy family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merdy's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Merdy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdy 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 Merdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merdy. 100% of Merdy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Merdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Merdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdy 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Merdy. 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 46 military records available for the last name Merdy. For the veterans among your Merdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Merdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Merdy in 1972 was 87, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdy 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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