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Merra Family History

Merra 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: Serra, Merry, Marra, Terra, Cerra, Murra, Mera, Perra, Mirra, Ferra

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Where is the Merra family from?

You can see how Merra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Merra families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Merra's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Merra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merra 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 Merra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merra. 100% of Merra men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Merra women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Merra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Merra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merra 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Merra. 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 28 military records available for the last name Merra. For the veterans among your Merra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merra lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Merra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merra in 1977 was 86, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merra 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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