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Meresman Family History

Meresman 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: Mersman, Mesman, Messman, Marsman, Perelman, Wernsman, Merriman

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Where is the Meresman family from?

You can see how Meresman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meresman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meresman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meresman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meresman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meresman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meresman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Meresman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meresman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Meresman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meresman. For the veterans among your Meresman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meresman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Meresman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meresman in 1975 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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