Meldrum Family History

Meldrum Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place in Aberdeenshire first recorded in 1291 as Melgedrom.

It is derived from an obscure first element combined with the Gaelic word druim, meaning ‘ridge’.

This indicates a geographical feature that may characterize the location.

Habitation names often reflect the landscape or topography of an area, linking people to their origins.

Understanding such names enriches our appreciation of cultural and historical ties to the land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Drum, Melendy, Mindrup, Westrum, Meldahl, Meaux, Glerum, Marum, Belgum, Lerum

44K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3K	Military Records
9K	Immigration Records
40K	Census and Voter Lists
85K	Member Trees

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Where is the Meldrum family from?

You can see how Meldrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meldrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meldrum families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 88 Meldrum families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meldrum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meldrum families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meldrum 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 Meldrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meldrum. 44% of Meldrum men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Meldrum women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meldrum were Laborer and Domestic.

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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.

Farmer

44%

Labourer

11%

Clerk

Laborer

Teacher

34%

Housekeeper

34%

Student

20%

Domestic

14%

What Meldrum family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 40K census records available for the last name Meldrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meldrum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 9K immigration records available for the last name Meldrum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 3K military records available for the last name Meldrum. For the veterans among your Meldrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meldrum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Meldrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meldrum in 1945 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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Meldrum Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place in Aberdeenshire first recorded in 1291 as Melgedrom.

It is derived from an obscure first element combined with the Gaelic word druim, meaning ‘ridge’.

This indicates a geographical feature that may characterize the location.

Habitation names often reflect the landscape or topography of an area, linking people to their origins.

Understanding such names enriches our appreciation of cultural and historical ties to the land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Meldrum family from?

What did your Meldrum ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

44%

Labourer

11%

Clerk

Laborer

Teacher

34%

Housekeeper

34%

Student

20%

Domestic

14%

What Meldrum family records will you find?

What is the average Meldrum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Meldrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meldrum in 1945 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

Meldrum Family History

Meldrum Surname Meaning

183,000 record(s) for Meldrum

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Where is the Meldrum family from?

What did your Meldrum ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Meldrum family records will you find?

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What is the average Meldrum lifespan?

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Meldrum Surname Meaning

183,000 record(s) for Meldrum

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Meldrum family from?

What did your Meldrum ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Meldrum family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Meldrum family history

What is the average Meldrum lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meldrum family tree

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