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Merican Family History

Merican 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: Merica, Merical, Merida, Yerian, Merin, Pelican, Merrigan, Mersman

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Where is the Merican family from?

You can see how Merican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merican family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merican families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Merican family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Merican's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Merican families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merican ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merican. 100% of Merican women worked as a Clerical Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Merican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merican 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Merican. 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 114 military records available for the last name Merican. For the veterans among your Merican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merican lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Merican in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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