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Merieweather Family History

Merieweather 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: Meriweather, Merriweather, Meriwether, Merryweather, Merriwether

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Where is the Merieweather family from?

You can see how Merieweather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merieweather family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merieweather family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merieweather's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Merieweather families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Merieweather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merieweather 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Merieweather. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merieweather. For the veterans among your Merieweather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merieweather lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Merieweather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Merieweather in 1987 was 85, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merieweather 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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