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Merene Family History

Merene 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: Serene, Cerne, Levene, Melena, Meese, Merin, Moren, Moreno, Merle

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Where is the Merene family from?

You can see how Merene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merene family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Merene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Merene families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merene ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Merene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merene 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Merene. 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 16 military records available for the last name Merene. For the veterans among your Merene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merene lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Merene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Merene in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 1998.

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