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Merant Family History

Merant 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: Morant, Merante, Grant, Mirante, Means, Levant, Moran, Merin, Maran

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Where is the Merant family from?

You can see how Merant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Merant family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merant's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merant families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Merant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Merant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merant 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Merant. 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 Merant. For the veterans among your Merant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merant lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Merant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merant in 1990 was 80, and 34 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merant 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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