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Meldrem Family History

Meldrem Name 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: Meldrum, Mellem, Melder, Muldrew, Melde, Mildren, Eldred, Helder

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Where is the Meldrem family from?

You can see how Meldrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldrem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meldrem families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 8 Meldrem families living in Maine. This was about 62% of all the recorded Meldrem's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Meldrem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meldrem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meldrem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Meldrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldrem 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Meldrem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Meldrem. For the veterans among your Meldrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldrem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meldrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meldrem in 1964 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

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