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Merein Family History

Merein 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: Merlin, Merin, Morein, Merrin, Merkin, Merwin, Mervin, Martin, Marin

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Where is the Merein family from?

You can see how Merein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Merein families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Merein families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merein's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merein families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merein 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 62 census records available for the last name Merein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merein 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Merein. 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 7 military records available for the last name Merein. For the veterans among your Merein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Merein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merein in 1967 was 54, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merein 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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