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Meidman Family History

Meidman 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: Eidman, Zeidman, Weidman, Seidman, Herdman, Leiman, Reitman, Mellman

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Where is the Meidman family from?

You can see how Meidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meidman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meidman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meidman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meidman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meidman. 100% of Meidman men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Meidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidman 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Meidman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meidman. For the veterans among your Meidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Meidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Meidman in 1964 was 81, and 74 in 1980.

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