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Meriau Family History

Meriau 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: Melia, Merida, Maria, Yerian, Merin, Merhar, Merino, Mierau, Mera

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Where is the Meriau family from?

You can see how Meriau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meriau family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meriau's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Meriau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriau 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 28 census records available for the last name Meriau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meriau. 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 Meriau. For the veterans among your Meriau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1964, in the United States, Meriau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Meriau in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 1964.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meriau 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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