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Merendino Family History

Merendino Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of Merenda.

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


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Where is the Merendino family from?

You can see how Merendino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merendino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Merendino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Merendino families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Merendino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merendino families in 1920.
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What did your Merendino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Finisher On Dress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merendino. 24% of Merendino men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Merendino women worked as a Finisher On Dress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merendino were Proprietor and Packer.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher On Dress
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

What Merendino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merendino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merendino 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Merendino. 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 280 military records available for the last name Merendino. For the veterans among your Merendino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merendino lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Merendino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Merendino in 1954 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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