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Merisso Family History

Merisso 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: Merino, Meiss, Grisso, Risso, Perisho, Melis, Meis, Mero, Mariano

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Where is the Merisso family from?

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

There are 17 census records available for the last name Merisso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merisso 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Merisso. 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 1 military records available for the last name Merisso. For the veterans among your Merisso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merisso lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Merisso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Merisso in 1974 was 71, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merisso 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.

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