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Meredeth Family History

Meredeth 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: Meredith, Merideth, Meridith, Berreth, Hereth, Greseth, Ereth

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Where is the Meredeth family from?

You can see how Meredeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meredeth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meredeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Meredeth family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meredeth's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meredeth families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meredeth 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 Meredeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meredeth. 100% of Meredeth 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 Meredeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meredeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meredeth 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Meredeth. 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 184 military records available for the last name Meredeth. For the veterans among your Meredeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meredeth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Meredeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meredeth in 1968 was 72, and 70 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meredeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meredeth 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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