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Meridian Family History

Meridian 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, Melikian, Meridith, Herdman, Merlin, Yerian, Merin, Heredia

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Where is the Meridian family from?

You can see how Meridian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meridian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meridian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Meridian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Meridian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meridian 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 224 census records available for the last name Meridian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridian 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Meridian. 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 67 military records available for the last name Meridian. For the veterans among your Meridian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridian lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Meridian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meridian in 1976 was 86, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meridian 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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