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Merimon Family History

Merimon 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, Merson, Maimon, Merino, Nerison, Mersman, Sermon, Merton

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Where is the Merimon family from?

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

What did your Merimon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Merimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merimon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Merimon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Merimon. For the veterans among your Merimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merimon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Merimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merimon in 1974 was 17, and 63 in 2002.

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