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Merrer Family History

Merrer 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: Mercer, Ferrer, Merker, Derrer, Mehrer, Meurer, Merren, Berner

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Where is the Merrer family from?

You can see how Merrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Merrer families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merrer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merrer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrer 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 Merrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merrer. 60% of Merrer 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Merrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Merrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrer 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 Merrer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Merrer. For the veterans among your Merrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Merrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merrer in 1958 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrer 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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