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Merar Family History

Merar 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: Merhar, Mera, Meraz, Morar, Cerar, Bear, Mura, Mora, Merry, Meyer

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Where is the Merar family from?

You can see how Merar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Merar families living in Berwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Merar's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Merar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Merar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merar. 60% of Merar men worked as a Farming and 100% of Merar women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Merar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Merar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merar 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Merar. 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 48 military records available for the last name Merar. For the veterans among your Merar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Merar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merar in 1968 was 56, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merar 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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