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Mearden Family History

Mearden 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: Marden, Bearden, Dearden, Rearden, Harden, Carden, Marien, Warden

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Where is the Mearden family from?

You can see how Mearden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mearden families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mearden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mearden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mearden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Mearden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearden 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mearden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mearden. For the veterans among your Mearden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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