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Merena Family History

Merena 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: Melena, Merenda, Morena, Serena, Gerena, Merida, Menna, Merin, Cerna

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Where is the Merena family from?

You can see how Merena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Merena family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merena's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Merena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merena 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 Merena ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Merena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merena 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Merena. 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 53 military records available for the last name Merena. For the veterans among your Merena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merena in 1963 was 38, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merena 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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