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Mernies Family History

Mernies 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: Menzies, Menges, Bernier, Ferries, Mervis, Vernier, Ternes, Meunier

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Where is the Mernies family from?

You can see how Mernies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mernies family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mernies family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mernies's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mernies families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Mernies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mernies 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mernies. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mernies. For the veterans among your Mernies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mernies lifespan?

Average Mernies life expectancy in 1990 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mernies 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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