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Meriat Family History

Meriat 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: Meritt, Melia, Merida, Merritt, Maria, Yerian, Merin, Merhar, Merino

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Where is the Meriat family from?

You can see how Meriat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meriat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meriat families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Meriat's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Meriat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriat 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 19 census records available for the last name Meriat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriat 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 Meriat. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meriat. For the veterans among your Meriat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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