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Merideth Family History

Merideth Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Meredith.

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


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Where is the Merideth family from?

You can see how Merideth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merideth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merideth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Merideth families living in Worcestershire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Merideth's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Merideth families in 1891.
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What did your Merideth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merideth. 100% of Merideth 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%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Merideth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merideth 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Merideth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Merideth. For the veterans among your Merideth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merideth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Merideth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Merideth in 1953 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merideth 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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