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Meurin Family History

Meurin 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: Merin, Murin, Maurin, Geurin, Merrin, Marin, Melin, Merlin, Turin

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Where is the Meurin family from?

You can see how Meurin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meurin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meurin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Meurin families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Meurin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meurin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meurin 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 Meurin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meurin. 100% of Meurin 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%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Meurin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meurin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Meurin. 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 96 military records available for the last name Meurin. For the veterans among your Meurin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meurin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Meurin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meurin in 1969 was 76, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meurin 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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