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Meriser Family History

Meriser 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: Meiser, Messer, Meise, Peiser, Meister, Reiser, Mercer, Leiser, Meier

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Where is the Meriser family from?

You can see how Meriser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meriser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Meriser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there were 2 Meriser families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meriser's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Meriser families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meriser 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 39 census records available for the last name Meriser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meriser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meriser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meriser. For the veterans among your Meriser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meriser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meriser 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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