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Merey Family History

Merey 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: Merry, Mercy, Mery, Morey, Mezey, Merkey, Berry, More, Rey, Carey

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Where is the Merey family from?

You can see how Merey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Merey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Merey families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Merey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merey 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 Merey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merey. 31% of Merey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
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What Merey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Merey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merey 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Merey. 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 384 military records available for the last name Merey. For the veterans among your Merey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Merey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merey in 1966 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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