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Merodes Family History

Merodes 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: Rodes, Mercedes, Merkes, Mendes, Gerdes, Morones, Meroney, Mertes

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Where is the Merodes family from?

You can see how Merodes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merodes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merodes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merodes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merodes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Merodes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merodes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Merodes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Merodes. For the veterans among your Merodes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merodes lifespan?

Average Merodes life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merodes 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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