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Merrine Family History

Merrine 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: Merrin, Perrine, Merring, Mervine, Herring, Merrick, Merlin, Merritt

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Where is the Merrine family from?

You can see how Merrine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merrine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Merrine family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merrine's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Merrine families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Merrine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrine 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Merrine. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merrine. For the veterans among your Merrine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrine 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrine

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