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Merridew Family History

Merridew Surname Meaning

anglicized variant of Meredith. Bardsley gives examples of men called both Meredith and Meriday in 1596–8 and 1680–

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Merridew family from?

You can see how Merridew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merridew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merridew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Merridew families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Merridew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merridew families in 1891.
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What did your Merridew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Caster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merridew. 50% of Merridew men worked as a Farm Caster and 100% of Merridew 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Caster
    50%
  • Boot shoe Repairer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merridew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Merridew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merridew 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Merridew. 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 48 military records available for the last name Merridew. For the veterans among your Merridew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merridew lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Merridew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merridew in 1971 was 80, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merridew 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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