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Meryweather Family History

Meryweather 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: Meriweather, Merryweather, Merriweather, Mayweather, Meriwether

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Where is the Meryweather family from?

You can see how Meryweather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meryweather family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meryweather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Meryweather families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Meryweather's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meryweather families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meryweather surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meryweather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Governess were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meryweather. 100% of Meryweather men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Meryweather women worked as a Governess. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Governess
    100%
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Meryweather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meryweather 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Meryweather. 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 45 military records available for the last name Meryweather. For the veterans among your Meryweather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meryweather lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Meryweather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meryweather in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2001.

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