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Merri Family History

Merri 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, Perri, Merrin, Merli, Cerri, Murri, Ferri, Merris, Mori, Berry

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Where is the Merri family from?

You can see how Merri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merri family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merri families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Merri family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merri ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Merri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merri 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Merri. 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 38 military records available for the last name Merri. For the veterans among your Merri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merri lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Merri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Merri in 1968 was 82, and 81 in 1996.

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