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Meridith Family History

Meridith Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Meredith.

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


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Where is the Meridith family from?

You can see how Meridith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meridith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 61 Meridith families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Meridith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meridith families in 1891.
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What did your Meridith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meridith. 74% of Meridith 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
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    9%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Meridith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Meridith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridith 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Meridith. 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 Meridith. For the veterans among your Meridith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridith lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Meridith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meridith in 1948 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meridith 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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