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Meddleton Family History

Meddleton 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: Middleton, Pendleton, Eddlemon, Embleton, Melton, Templeton

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Where is the Meddleton family from?

You can see how Meddleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meddleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Meddleton families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Meddleton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Meddleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meddleton 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 Meddleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meddleton. 100% of Meddleton 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%

What Meddleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meddleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddleton 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Meddleton. 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 196 military records available for the last name Meddleton. For the veterans among your Meddleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddleton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meddleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meddleton in 1964 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meddleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meddleton 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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