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Meran Family History

Meran 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: Moran, Merin, Maran, Beran, Megan, Mera, Merman, Mehan, Meraz, Teran

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Where is the Meran family from?

You can see how Meran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Meran families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Meran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meran families in 1880.
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What did your Meran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meran. 25% of Meran men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Meran women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meran were Labor and Seamstress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meran 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Meran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 797 military records available for the last name Meran. For the veterans among your Meran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meran lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Meran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meran in 1970 was 66, and 61 in 1998.

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