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Mereier Family History

Mereier 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: Mercier, Verdier, Ferrier, Mercer, Mortier, Meier, Freier, Perrier

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Where is the Mereier family from?

You can see how Mereier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mereier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mereier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Mereier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mereier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mereier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mereier 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mereier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mereier 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mereier. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mereier. For the veterans among your Mereier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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