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Merrem Family History

Merrem 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: Merren, Merry, Mergel, Terres, Herre, Herren, Mercer, Merle, Serres

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Where is the Merrem family from?

You can see how Merrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merrem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Merrem family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Merrem's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Merrem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Merrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrem 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Merrem. 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 244 military records available for the last name Merrem. For the veterans among your Merrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Merrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merrem in 1974 was 80, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrem 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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