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Merrian Family History

Merrian 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, Merriman, Merrin, Merriam, Berrian, Terrian, Verran

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Where is the Merrian family from?

You can see how Merrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Merrian families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Merrian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merrian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrian 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 Merrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merrian. 100% of Merrian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Merrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrian 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Merrian. 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 251 military records available for the last name Merrian. For the veterans among your Merrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Merrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merrian in 1967 was 58, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrian 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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