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Merredith Family History

Merredith 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, Merritt, Berreth, Merrett, Merideth, Merrick

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Where is the Merredith family from?

You can see how Merredith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merredith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merredith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Merredith families living in Shropshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merredith's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Merredith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merredith 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 Merredith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merredith. 50% of Merredith men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Merredith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merredith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merredith 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Merredith. 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 83 military records available for the last name Merredith. For the veterans among your Merredith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merredith lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Merredith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merredith in 1975 was 79, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merredith 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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