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Merial Family History

Merial 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: Merical, Mergel, Melia, Merida, Maria, Yerian, Merin, Muriel, Merhar

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Where is the Merial family from?

You can see how Merial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merial family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merial families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merial family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merial's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Merial families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merial 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 48 census records available for the last name Merial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merial 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Merial. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merial. For the veterans among your Merial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merial lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Merial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Merial in 1981 was 50, and 33 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merial 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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