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Mer Family History

Mer Name 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: Mei, Mero, Mier, Ker, Mar, Mir, Mew, Mee, Meer, Mery

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Where is the Mer family from?

You can see how Mer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mer families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mer 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 Mer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mer. 78% of Mer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Mer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mer. 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 31,000 military records available for the last name Mer. For the veterans among your Mer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mer lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Mer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mer in 1994 was 48, and 86 in 2001.

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