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Meren Family History

Meren 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: Merin, Moren, Maren, Mergen, Myren, Deren, Muren, Merten, Geren

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Where is the Meren family from?

You can see how Meren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Meren family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Meren's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meren 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 Meren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meren. 27% of Meren men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Meren women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meren were Welder and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Welder
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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What Meren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Meren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meren 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Meren. 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 203 military records available for the last name Meren. For the veterans among your Meren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Meren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meren in 1962 was 69, and 61 in 1997.

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