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Merna Family History

Merna 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: Menna, Cerna, Perna, Mera, Verna, Berna, Mena, Serna, Megna, Merta

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Where is the Merna family from?

You can see how Merna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Merna families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Merna's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Merna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merna 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 Merna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merna. 100% of Merna women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merna 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Merna. 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 388 military records available for the last name Merna. For the veterans among your Merna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merna in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merna 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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