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Meidam Family History

Meidam 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: Eidam, Merida, Mcadam, Leikam, Eidem, Mepham, Meda, Weida, Meidl

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Where is the Meidam family from?

You can see how Meidam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meidam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meidam family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Meidam's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meidam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meidam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meidam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meidam. 50% of Meidam men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meidam women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Meidam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Meidam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidam 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Meidam. 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 133 military records available for the last name Meidam. For the veterans among your Meidam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Meidam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meidam in 1963 was 85, and 70 in 2002.

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