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Merdee Family History

Merdee 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: Jerdee, Mergel, Marden, Herder, Mercer, Perdue, Verde, Merle, Mende

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Where is the Merdee family from?

You can see how Merdee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdee family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Merdee family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Merdee's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Merdee families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdee 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 15 census records available for the last name Merdee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merdee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merdee. For the veterans among your Merdee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdee lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdee 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merdee

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