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Meroni Family History

Meroni 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: Maroni, Moroni, Peroni, Meloni, Heron, Mero, Moron, Maron, Merin

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Where is the Meroni family from?

You can see how Meroni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meroni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meroni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meroni family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Meroni's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meroni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meroni 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 Meroni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meroni. 50% of Meroni men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

What Meroni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Meroni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meroni 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Meroni. 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 23 military records available for the last name Meroni. For the veterans among your Meroni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meroni lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Meroni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meroni in 1966 was 81, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meroni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meroni 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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