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Merneth Family History

Merneth 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: Kenneth, Berreth, Vernet, Hereth, Ereth, Derleth, Bernath, Bernett

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Where is the Merneth family from?

You can see how Merneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merneth family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Merneth family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Merneth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merneth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merneth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merneth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Merneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merneth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Merneth. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merneth. For the veterans among your Merneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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