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Meroe Family History

Meroe 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: Mero, Merle, Marie, Herod, More, Heron, Merry, Mehle, Berke, Mergel

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Where is the Meroe family from?

You can see how Meroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meroe family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Meroe families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meroe's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Meroe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Meroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meroe 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Meroe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meroe. For the veterans among your Meroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meroe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Meroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meroe in 1971 was 81, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meroe 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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