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Meierdirks Family History

Meierdirks 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, Medeiros, Meinders, Meiers, Merricks, Merrick, Meier

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Where is the Meierdirks family from?

You can see how Meierdirks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meierdirks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meierdirks families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meierdirks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meierdirks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meierdirks 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 Meierdirks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meierdirks. 100% of Meierdirks men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Meierdirks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Meierdirks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meierdirks 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Meierdirks. 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 20 military records available for the last name Meierdirks. For the veterans among your Meierdirks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meierdirks lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Meierdirks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meierdirks in 1973 was 86, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meierdirks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meierdirks 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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