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Meriam Family History

Meriam 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: Merriam, Derham, Melia, Merida, Maria, Yerian, Merin, Merhar, Merino

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Where is the Meriam family from?

You can see how Meriam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meriam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Meriam families living in Surrey. This was about 47% of all the recorded Meriam's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Meriam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriam 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 Meriam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meriam. 50% of Meriam men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Meriam women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meriam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriam 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Meriam. 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 315 military records available for the last name Meriam. For the veterans among your Meriam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meriam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meriam in 1964 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meriam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meriam 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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