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Merayo Family History

Merayo 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: Merry, Mero, Pelayo, Merlo, Rayo, Deramo, Ceraso, Merino, Marano

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Where is the Merayo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merayo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merayo. 100% of Merayo men worked as a Chipper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chipper
    100%

What Merayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Merayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merayo 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Merayo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Merayo. For the veterans among your Merayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merayo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Merayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merayo in 1969 was 87, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merayo 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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