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Meridth Family History

Meridth 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, Merida, Meredith, Meritt, Weith, Merritt, Verity

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Where is the Meridth family from?

You can see how Meridth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meridth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meridth family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meridth's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Meridth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meridth 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 Meridth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meridth. 59% of Meridth men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meridth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridth 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meridth. 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 91 military records available for the last name Meridth. For the veterans among your Meridth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Meridth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meridth in 1972 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meridth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meridth 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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