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Merano Family History

Merano 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: Merino, Marano, Morano, Murano, Verano, Medrano, Morant, Mero

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Where is the Merano family from?

You can see how Merano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Merano families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Merano's in USA. California had the highest population of Merano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Gament Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merano. 100% of Merano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merano women worked as a Gament Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gament Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Merano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merano 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Merano. 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 32 military records available for the last name Merano. For the veterans among your Merano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merano lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Merano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Merano in 1971 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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