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Meredyth Family History

Meredyth 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, Meridith, Merideth, Hereth, Ereth, Merry, Melendy, Merida

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Where is the Meredyth family from?

You can see how Meredyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meredyth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Meredyth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Meredyth families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Meredyth's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Meredyth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meredyth 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 Meredyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meredyth. 100% of Meredyth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meredyth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Meredyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meredyth 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Meredyth. 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 262 military records available for the last name Meredyth. For the veterans among your Meredyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meredyth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Meredyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meredyth in 1957 was 56, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meredyth 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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