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Merat Family History

Merat 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: Mera, Murat, Meraz, Merkt, Mort, Mura, Mora, Merry, Morant, Maras

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Where is the Merat family from?

You can see how Merat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Merat family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Merat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Merat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merat 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 Merat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merat. 100% of Merat men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Merat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Merat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merat 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Merat. 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 43 military records available for the last name Merat. For the veterans among your Merat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merat lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Merat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Merat in 1944 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merat 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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