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Meride Family History

Meride 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: Merida, Marie, Stride, Meise, Erie, Merin, Weide, Verde, Merle, Mende

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Where is the Meride family from?

You can see how Meride families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meride family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Meride families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meride families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meride's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meride families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meride surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meride ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meride. 50% of Meride men worked as a Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Meride. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meride 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Meride. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meride. For the veterans among your Meride ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meride lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Meride life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meride in 1989 was 26, and 60 in 1995.

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