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Merid Family History

Merid 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: Merida, Merin, Mori, Marie, Herod, Marin, Mei, Merry, Melis, Eid

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Where is the Merid family from?

You can see how Merid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merid family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merid families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Merid families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merid's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Merid families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merid 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 68 census records available for the last name Merid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merid 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 Merid. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merid. For the veterans among your Merid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merid lifespan?

Average Merid life expectancy in 1993 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merid 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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