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Moredith Family History

Moredith 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: Meredith, Meridith, Monteith, Moritz, Reith, Morita, Moreira

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Where is the Moredith family from?

You can see how Moredith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moredith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moredith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Moredith families living in Herefordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Moredith's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Moredith families in 1891.
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What did your Moredith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moredith. 100% of Moredith 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Moredith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moredith 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Moredith. 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 9 military records available for the last name Moredith. For the veterans among your Moredith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moredith

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