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Meridew Family History

Meridew Name Meaning

see Merridew .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Merida, Merrihew, Merithew, Perdew, Merideth, Marie, Heiden, Mergel

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Where is the Meridew family from?

You can see how Meridew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meridew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Meridew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Meridew family living in Delaware. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meridew's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Meridew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meridew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meridew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meridew. 100% of Meridew men worked as a Weaver. .

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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 1921

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Meridew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meridew 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Meridew. 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 82 military records available for the last name Meridew. For the veterans among your Meridew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meridew lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Meridew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meridew in 1969 was 65, and 69 in 2000.

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