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Merane Family History

Merane 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: Mebane, Merante, Morant, Mirante, Means, Cerne, Moran, Keane, Crane

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Where is the Merane family from?

You can see how Merane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merane family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Merane families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Merane's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Merane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Duster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merane. 100% of Merane women worked as a Duster.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Duster
    100%

What Merane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Merane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merane 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Merane. 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 10 military records available for the last name Merane. For the veterans among your Merane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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