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Merien Family History

Merien 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: Marien, Merin, Mergen, Merten, Merren, Marie, Marin, Melin, Mergel

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Where is the Merien family from?

You can see how Merien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merien family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merien family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merien 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 144 census records available for the last name Merien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merien 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Merien. 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 7 military records available for the last name Merien. For the veterans among your Merien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merien 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merien

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