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Mereus Family History

Mereus 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: Mares, Fergus, Mewes, Reus, Melhus, Peres, Meyers, Mervis, Mehus

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Where is the Mereus family from?

You can see how Mereus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mereus family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mereus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mereus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mereus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mereus 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 16 census records available for the last name Mereus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mereus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mereus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mereus. For the veterans among your Mereus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mereus lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Mereus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mereus in 1984 was 27, and 50 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mereus 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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