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Merran Family History

Merran 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: Verran, Herran, Ferran, Merman, Merrin, Merren, German, Serra, Merry

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Where is the Merran family from?

You can see how Merran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merran family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Merran's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Merran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merran 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 Merran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merran. 100% of Merran men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Merran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Merran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merran 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Merran. 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 30 military records available for the last name Merran. For the veterans among your Merran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merran lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Merran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Merran in 1973 was 78, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merran 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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