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Meadders Family History

Meadders 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: Medders, Meaders, Meader, Maddern, Leaders, Badders, Meinders

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Where is the Meadders family from?

You can see how Meadders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadders family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Meadders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meadders families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meadders's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Meadders families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Meadders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadders 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 Meadders. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meadders. For the veterans among your Meadders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadders lifespan?

Average Meadders life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadders 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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