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Meredew Family History

Meredew Surname Meaning

see Merridew.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Meredew family from?

You can see how Meredew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meredew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meredew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Meredew families living in Berkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Meredew's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Meredew families in 1891.
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What did your Meredew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meredew. 50% of Meredew men worked as a French Polisher and 80% of Meredew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meredew were Publican and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    50%
  • Publican
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Meredew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meredew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meredew 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Meredew. 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 68 military records available for the last name Meredew. For the veterans among your Meredew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meredew lifespan?

Average Meredew life expectancy in 1993 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meredew 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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