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Meranta Family History

Meranta 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: Meranda, Merante, Morant, Ranta, Mirante, Miranda, Merenda, Peralta

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Where is the Meranta family from?

You can see how Meranta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meranta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meranta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Meranta families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Meranta's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Meranta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meranta 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 31 census records available for the last name Meranta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meranta 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meranta. 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 Meranta. For the veterans among your Meranta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meranta lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Meranta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meranta in 1983 was 45, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meranta 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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