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Meldrum Family History

Meldrum Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place in Aberdeenshire first recorded in 1291 as Melgedrom.

It is derived from an obscure first element combined with the Gaelic word druim, meaning ‘ridge’.

This indicates a geographical feature that may characterize the location.

Habitation names often reflect the landscape or topography of an area, linking people to their origins.

Understanding such names enriches our appreciation of cultural and historical ties to the land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meldrum family from?

You can see how Meldrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meldrum families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 102 Meldrum families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Meldrum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meldrum families in 1891.
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What did your Meldrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meldrum. 18% of Meldrum men worked as a Bank Clerk and 81% of Meldrum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meldrum were Market Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    18%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Hotel Chef
    12%
  • Market Gardener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Meldrum. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meldrum. For the veterans among your Meldrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldrum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Meldrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meldrum in 1945 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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