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Merans Family History

Merans 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: Means, Kerans, Morant, Maras, Moran, Krans, Merin, Maran, Beran

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Where is the Merans family from?

You can see how Merans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Merans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Merans families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Merans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merans 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 73 census records available for the last name Merans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merans 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Merans. 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 Merans. For the veterans among your Merans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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