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Merideith Family History

Merideith 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: Meridith, Merideth, Meredith, Merida, Merritt, Monteith, Berreth

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Where is the Merideith family from?

You can see how Merideith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merideith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merideith family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Merideith's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Merideith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merideith 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 20 census records available for the last name Merideith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merideith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merideith. 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 23 military records available for the last name Merideith. For the veterans among your Merideith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merideith lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Merideith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Merideith in 1974 was 82, and 58 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merideith 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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