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Meriweather Family History

Meriweather Surname Meaning

English: variant of Merriweather.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meriweather family from?

You can see how Meriweather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriweather family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meriweather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Meriweather families living in Somerset. This was about 59% of all the recorded Meriweather's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Meriweather families in 1891.
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What did your Meriweather ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meriweather. 100% of Meriweather women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meriweather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriweather 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Meriweather. 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 453 military records available for the last name Meriweather. For the veterans among your Meriweather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriweather lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meriweather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meriweather in 1963 was 53, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meriweather 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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