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Meriney Family History

Meriney 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: Meroney, Cerney, Merin, Merino, Mariner, Marine, Marney, Moroney

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Where is the Meriney family from?

You can see how Meriney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meriney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meriney families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meriney's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Meriney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriney 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 67 census records available for the last name Meriney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meriney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meriney. For the veterans among your Meriney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Meriney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meriney in 1971 was 79, and 73 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meriney 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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