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Maerae Family History

Maerae 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: Macrae, Marie, Maras, Marra, Macera, Maire, Mare, Marte, Madera, Mara

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Where is the Maerae family from?

You can see how Maerae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerae family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Maerae families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Maerae families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maerae's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Maerae families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerae 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 277 census records available for the last name Maerae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerae 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Maerae. 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 25 military records available for the last name Maerae. For the veterans among your Maerae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maerae lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maerae 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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