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Merehant Family History

Merehant 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: Merchant, Meehan, Morehart, Marchant, Morant, Dechant, Marchand

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Where is the Merehant family from?

You can see how Merehant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merehant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Merehant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merehant family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merehant's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Merehant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Merehant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merehant 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Merehant. 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 Merehant. For the veterans among your Merehant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merehant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merehant 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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