Merrian Family History

Merrian Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Merrigan, Merriman, Merrin, Merriam, Berrian, Terrian, Verran, Merrick, Merlin, Merritt

6,000 record(s) for Merrian

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
251	Military Records
482	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Merrian family from?

You can see how Merrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merrian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Merrian families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Merrian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merrian families in 1840.

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

What did your Merrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck driver and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merrian. 22% of Merrian men worked as a Truck driver and 17% of Merrian women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merrian were Lawyer and Bookkeeper.

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

Truck driver

22%

Salesman

16%

Odd jobs

11%

Lawyer

11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Secretary

17%

Waitress

17%

college

17%

Bookkeeper

17%

What Merrian family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Merrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 482 immigration records available for the last name Merrian. 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 251 military records available for the last name Merrian. For the veterans among your Merrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Merrian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Merrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merrian in 1967 was 58, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrian 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.