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Meranger Family History

Meranger 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: Pranger, Beringer, Manger, Ranger, Melander, Granger, Menger

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Where is the Meranger family from?

You can see how Meranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meranger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Meranger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Meranger family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meranger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meranger families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meranger 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 179 census records available for the last name Meranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meranger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meranger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meranger. For the veterans among your Meranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meranger lifespan?

Average Meranger life expectancy in 1966 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meranger 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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