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Meryman Family History

Meryman 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: Mersman, Merman, Merryman, German, Herdman, Berman, Markman, Perman

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Where is the Meryman family from?

You can see how Meryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meryman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Meryman families living in Maine. This was about 86% of all the recorded Meryman's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Meryman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meryman 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 Meryman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meryman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meryman 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Meryman. 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 135 military records available for the last name Meryman. For the veterans among your Meryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meryman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Meryman in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meryman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meryman 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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