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Mérin Family History

Mérin 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: Marin, Merin, Morin, Murin, Mori, Martin, Marie, Min, Main, Melin

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Where is the Mérin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mérin 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 Mérin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mérin. 32% of Mérin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mérin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mérin were Restaurant and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Restaurant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mérin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mérin 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 Mérin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mérin. For the veterans among your Mérin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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