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Mereness Family History

Mereness Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mereness family from?

You can see how Mereness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mereness family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mereness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mereness families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mereness's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mereness families in 1891.
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What did your Mereness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mereness. 42% of Mereness men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mereness women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mereness were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mereness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mereness 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mereness. 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 359 military records available for the last name Mereness. For the veterans among your Mereness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mereness lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mereness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mereness in 1960 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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