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Merichan Family History

Merichan 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: Merchant, Meighan, Merica, Melichar, Merical, Marchan, Merchen

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Where is the Merichan family from?

You can see how Merichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merichan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Merichan families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Merichan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merichan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merichan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Merichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merichan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merichan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merichan. For the veterans among your Merichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merichan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merichan

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