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Merner Family History

Merner Surname Meaning

see Marriner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Merner family from?

You can see how Merner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Merner families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Merner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merner families in 1891.
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What did your Merner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merner. 100% of Merner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Merner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Merner. 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 476 military records available for the last name Merner. For the veterans among your Merner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Merner in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merner 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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