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Merport Family History

Merport 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: Newport, Mort, Port, Merry, Mero, Herbert, Merritt, Rapport, Hergott

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Merport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merport 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Merport. 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 1 military records available for the last name Merport. For the veterans among your Merport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merport lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Merport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Merport in 1961 was 56, and 66 in 1999.

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