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Merakian Family History

Merakian 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: Melikian, Meakin, Merkin, Serafin, Makin, Merlin, Yerian, Markman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merakian 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 89 census records available for the last name Merakian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merakian 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Merakian. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merakian. For the veterans among your Merakian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merakian lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Merakian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merakian in 1998 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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