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Merea Family History

Merea 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: Mera, Morea, Perea, Merta, Mcrea, Mura, More, Mora, Serra, Merry

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Where is the Merea family from?

You can see how Merea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Merea family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Merea's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Merea families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merea 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 187 census records available for the last name Merea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merea 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Merea. 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 10 military records available for the last name Merea. For the veterans among your Merea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merea lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Merea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merea in 1978 was 78, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merea 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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