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Merain Family History

Merain 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: Merlin, Merin, Merrin, Merkin, Merwin, Mervin, Morain, Martin

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Where is the Merain family from?

You can see how Merain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Merain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Merain family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merain's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Merain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merain 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 43 census records available for the last name Merain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merain 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Merain. 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 4 military records available for the last name Merain. For the veterans among your Merain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merain lifespan?

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