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Meridy Family History

Meridy 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: Merida, Merry, Verity, Merin, Merino, Mercy, Mery, Reidy, Melody

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Where is the Meridy family from?

You can see how Meridy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Meridy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Meridy families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meridy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meridy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meridy 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 Meridy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meridy. 67% of Meridy men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Meridy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Meridy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridy 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meridy. 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 44 military records available for the last name Meridy. For the veterans among your Meridy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Meridy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meridy in 1955 was 43, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meridy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meridy 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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