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Merriau Family History

Merriau 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: Merriam, Merrick, Merritt, Merrigan, Merrill, Merriman, Merrin

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Where is the Merriau family from?

You can see how Merriau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merriau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Merriau families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Merriau's in USA. California had the highest population of Merriau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merriau 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 42 census records available for the last name Merriau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merriau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merriau. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merriau. For the veterans among your Merriau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merriau lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Merriau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merriau in 1988 was 82, and 77 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merriau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merriau 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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