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Meredit Family History

Meredit 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: Meredith, Heredia, Credit, Meridith, Benedict, Merida, Merlin

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Where is the Meredit family from?

You can see how Meredit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meredit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meredit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Meredit families living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meredit's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Meredit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meredit 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 96 census records available for the last name Meredit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meredit 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meredit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meredit. For the veterans among your Meredit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meredit lifespan?

Average Meredit life expectancy in 1994 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meredit 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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