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Merada Family History

Merada Surname 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: Merida, Terada, Meranda, Rada, Cerda, Prada, Miranda, Perala, Merenda

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Where is the Merada family from?

You can see how Merada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merada family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merada families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Merada family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merada's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Merada families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Merada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merada 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Merada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Merada. For the veterans among your Merada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merada lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Merada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Merada in 1971 was 47, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merada ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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