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Meraw Family History

Meraw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Amirault or of any of its altered forms. Compare Mero 4 and Merrow

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meraw family from?

You can see how Meraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meraw family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Meraw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Meraw family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meraw's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Meraw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meraw 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 Meraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meraw. 60% of Meraw men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

What Meraw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Meraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meraw 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Meraw. 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 50 military records available for the last name Meraw. For the veterans among your Meraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meraw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Meraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meraw in 1971 was 88, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meraw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meraw 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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