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Merenes Family History

Merenes 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: Mereness, Merenda, Meneses, Brenes, Serene, Mergens, Mehrens, Kerekes

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Where is the Merenes family from?

You can see how Merenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merenes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Merenes families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Merenes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merenes families in 1880.
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What did your Merenes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Merenes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Merenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merenes 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Merenes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merenes. For the veterans among your Merenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merenes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Merenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merenes in 1974 was 68, and 87 in 2000.

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