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Mermey Family History

Mermey 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: Merkey, Merry, Cerney, Medley, Hermes, Mergel, Murley, Berley, Marley

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Where is the Mermey family from?

You can see how Mermey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermey family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mermey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mermey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mermey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Mermey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mermey. 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 99 military records available for the last name Mermey. For the veterans among your Mermey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mermey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mermey in 1964 was 70, and 96 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermey 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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