Merisier Family History

Merisier Surname Meaning

French (also Mérisier): topographic name for someone who lived by wild cherry tree (Old) French merisier or a habitational name from (Le) Merisier the name of several places in northern France.

This surname is rare in France.

In the US it is of Haitian origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Meister, Meisler, Metivier, Meiser, Messier, Mercier, Meisner, Risher, Messer, Verdier

714 record(s) for Merisier

524	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
27	Immigration Records
133	Census and Voter Lists
24	Member Trees

Where is the Merisier family from?

You can see how Merisier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merisier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merisier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Merisier family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Merisier's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Merisier families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merisier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Merisier family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 133 census records available for the last name Merisier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merisier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Merisier. 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.

Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Merisier. For the veterans among your Merisier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Merisier lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Merisier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merisier in 1980 was 72, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merisier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.