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Merreighn Family History

Merreighn 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: Merrigan, Berrigan, Kerrigan, Mccreight, Merriman, Perrigan, Merrin

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Merreighn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merreighn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Merreighn. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Merreighn. For the veterans among your Merreighn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merreighn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Merreighn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Merreighn in 1977 was 39, and 45 in 2001.

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