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Meraz Family History

Meraz Surname Meaning

Spanish: altered form of Asturian-Leonese Merás (see Meras).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meraz family from?

You can see how Meraz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meraz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meraz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Meraz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 13% of all the recorded Meraz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meraz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meraz 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 Meraz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meraz. 72% of Meraz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meraz women worked as a Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Meraz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meraz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meraz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meraz. 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 235 military records available for the last name Meraz. For the veterans among your Meraz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meraz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meraz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Meraz in 1957 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meraz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meraz 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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