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Meroth Family History

Meroth 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: Roth, Mero, Troth, Hereth, Neuroth, Mertz, Kroth, Eroh, Meth, Ereth

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Where is the Meroth family from?

You can see how Meroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meroth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meroth family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meroth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Meroth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meroth. 100% of Meroth men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Meroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Meroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meroth 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Meroth. 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 115 military records available for the last name Meroth. For the veterans among your Meroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meroth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meroth in 1964 was 73, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meroth 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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