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Meric Family History

Meric 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: Merin, Merica, Eric, Mori, Marie, Marin, Mei, Merry, Melis, Melin

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Where is the Meric family from?

You can see how Meric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meric family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Meric families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meric families living in Louisiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Meric's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meric families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meric 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 Meric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meric. 34% of Meric men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Meric women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Meric family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Meric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meric 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Meric. 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 241 military records available for the last name Meric. For the veterans among your Meric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meric lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Meric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meric in 1968 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meric

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meric 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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