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Meriex Family History

Meriex 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: Marie, Mergel, Marien, Merida, Erie, Mercer, Merin, Muriel, Meier

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Where is the Meriex family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriex 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 Meriex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meriex. 100% of Meriex men worked as a Hired Hand.

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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

  • Hired Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Meriex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriex 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 Meriex. 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 Meriex. For the veterans among your Meriex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriex lifespan?

Average Meriex life expectancy in 1969 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meriex 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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