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Meroux Family History

Meroux 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: Leroux, Heroux, Geroux, Mero, Marcoux, Maroun, Gerou, Ledoux, Theroux

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Where is the Meroux family from?

You can see how Meroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meroux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meroux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Meroux families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Meroux's in USA. California had the highest population of Meroux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meroux 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 Meroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meroux. 100% of Meroux women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Meroux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Meroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meroux 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Meroux. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meroux. For the veterans among your Meroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meroux lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Meroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Meroux in 1969 was 81, and 86 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meroux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meroux 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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