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Meridier Family History

Meridier 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: Verdier, Metivier, Mercier, Meridith, Ferrier, Rider, Beringer

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Where is the Meridier family from?

You can see how Meridier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meridier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meridier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meridier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meridier 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 59 census records available for the last name Meridier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridier 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 Meridier. 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 27 military records available for the last name Meridier. For the veterans among your Meridier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Meridier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meridier in 1973 was 90, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meridier 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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