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Meder Family History

Meder Name Meaning

German: variant of Mader

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


Similar surnames: Maeder, Mader, Reder, Beder, Neder, Meier, Meyer, Moder, Meger, Feder

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Where is the Meder family from?

You can see how Meder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Meder families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Meder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Meder. 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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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Meder. For the veterans among your Meder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meder in 1959 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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