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Meredi Family History

Meredi 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: Merida, Heredia, Teresi, Merenda, Meredith, Pereda, Merced, Sereda

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Where is the Meredi family from?

You can see how Meredi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meredi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meredi families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Meredi family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meredi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meredi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meredi 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 12 census records available for the last name Meredi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meredi 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meredi. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meredi. For the veterans among your Meredi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meredi lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Meredi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meredi in 1988 was 57, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meredi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meredi 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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