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Merrideth Family History

Merrideth 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: Merideth, Meridith, Merritt, Berreth, Meredith, Merrihew, Murrieta

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Where is the Merrideth family from?

You can see how Merrideth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrideth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrideth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Merrideth families living in Worcestershire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Merrideth's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Merrideth families in 1891.
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What did your Merrideth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merrideth. 100% of Merrideth 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merrideth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrideth 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Merrideth. 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 167 military records available for the last name Merrideth. For the veterans among your Merrideth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrideth lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrideth

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