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Merig Family History

Merig 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, Gerig, Mori, Meng, Marie, Marin, Mei, Merry, Melis, Melin

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Where is the Merig family from?

You can see how Merig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merig families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Merig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merig 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 Merig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merig. 100% of Merig women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Merig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Merig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merig 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Merig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Merig. For the veterans among your Merig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merig lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Merig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merig in 1975 was 63, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merig 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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