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Mereaux Family History

Mereaux 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: Breaux, Meaux, Reaux, Mayeaux, Dedeaux, Gereau, Greaux, Moreau

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Where is the Mereaux family from?

You can see how Mereaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mereaux family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mereaux family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Mereaux's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Mereaux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mereaux 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 45 census records available for the last name Mereaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mereaux 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mereaux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mereaux. For the veterans among your Mereaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mereaux lifespan?

Average Mereaux life expectancy in 2002 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mereaux 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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