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Merez Family History

Merez 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: Jerez, Mertz, Perez, Marez, Meraz, Merz, More, Metz, Merry, Meyer

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Where is the Merez family from?

You can see how Merez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Merez families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Merez's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merez 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 Merez ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Merez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Merez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merez 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Merez. 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 11 military records available for the last name Merez. For the veterans among your Merez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merez lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Merez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Merez in 1972 was 24, and 72 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merez 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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