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Merando Family History

Merando 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: Morando, Mirando, Marando, Meranda, Miranda, Fernando, Merino

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Where is the Merando family from?

You can see how Merando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merando family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merando families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Merando families living in Caithness. This was about 64% of all the recorded Merando's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Merando families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merando 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 Merando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merando. 100% of Merando men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merando 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Merando. 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 113 military records available for the last name Merando. For the veterans among your Merando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merando lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Merando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Merando in 1966 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merando

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merando 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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