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Meridyth Family History

Meridyth 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: Meridith, Merideth, Meredith, Merida, Meritt, Merry, Weith, Merritt

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Where is the Meridyth family from?

You can see how Meridyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridyth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meridyth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meridyth family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meridyth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Meridyth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meridyth 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 25 census records available for the last name Meridyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridyth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meridyth. 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 military records available for the last name Meridyth. For the veterans among your Meridyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridyth lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Meridyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meridyth in 1987 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meridyth 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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