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Merian Family History

Merian 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: Yerian, Merin, Marian, Merman, Derian, German, Adrian, Marin, Melin

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Where is the Merian family from?

You can see how Merian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merian family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merian's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Merian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merian 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 Merian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merian. 38% of Merian men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Merian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merian were Machinist and Student Nurse. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Student Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merian 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Merian. 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 217 military records available for the last name Merian. For the veterans among your Merian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merian lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Merian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merian in 1950 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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