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Mereau Family History

Mereau 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: Gereau, Moreau, Merhar, Mineau, Mierau, Lareau, Lebeau, Mera, Menear

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Where is the Mereau family from?

You can see how Mereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mereau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mereau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Mereau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mereau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mereau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mereau 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 Mereau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Mereau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Mereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mereau 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mereau. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mereau. For the veterans among your Mereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mereau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mereau in 1962 was 77, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mereau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mereau 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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