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Meridas Family History

Meridas 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, Merica, Merical, Mejias, Melis, Elias, Maras, Meis, Minas

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Where is the Meridas family from?

You can see how Meridas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meridas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meridas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meridas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meridas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Meridas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridas 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 Meridas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meridas. For the veterans among your Meridas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridas lifespan?

Average Meridas life expectancy in 1971 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meridas 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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