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Merand Family History

Merand 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: Meland, Morand, Meranda, Brand, Rand, Morant, Marland, Means, Berland

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Where is the Merand family from?

You can see how Merand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Merand family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Merand's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Merand families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merand 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 337 census records available for the last name Merand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merand 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Merand. 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 25 military records available for the last name Merand. For the veterans among your Merand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merand lifespan?

Average Merand life expectancy in 1989 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merand 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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