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Meierdirk Family History

Meierdirk 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: Meerdink, Merrick, Meier, Meredith, Mayernik, Oberdick, Neikirk

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Where is the Meierdirk family from?

You can see how Meierdirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meierdirk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meierdirk families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meierdirk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meierdirk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meierdirk 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 31 census records available for the last name Meierdirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meierdirk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meierdirk. 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 32 military records available for the last name Meierdirk. For the veterans among your Meierdirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meierdirk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Meierdirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meierdirk in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meierdirk 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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