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Meriedith Family History

Meriedith 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: Meredith, Meridith, Merideth, Merida, Merritt, Heredia, Monteith

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Where is the Meriedith family from?

You can see how Meriedith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriedith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meriedith family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Meriedith's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Meriedith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriedith 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 Meriedith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meriedith. 100% of Meriedith women worked as a Clerical.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Meriedith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Meriedith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriedith 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meriedith. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meriedith. For the veterans among your Meriedith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriedith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Meriedith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meriedith in 1963 was 58, and 45 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meriedith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meriedith 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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