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Mereton Family History

Mereton Surname 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: Merton, Moreton, Keeton, Marton, Morton, Ireton, Melton, Merson

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Where is the Mereton family from?

You can see how Mereton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mereton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mereton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mereton families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mereton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mereton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Mereton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mereton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mereton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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