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Merither Family History

Merither 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: Merithew, Werther, Seither, Meriwether, Merrithew, Reither, Meitner

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Where is the Merither family from?

You can see how Merither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merither family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merither families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Merither family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Merither's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merither families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merither 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 34 census records available for the last name Merither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merither 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merither. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merither. For the veterans among your Merither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merither lifespan?

Average Merither life expectancy in 1996 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merither 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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