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Merino Family History

Merino Surname Meaning

Spanish: occupational or status name from merino the title of a royal or seigneurial functionary who had wide legal and military jurisdiction over a district.

The word is from Late Latin maiorinus a derivative of maior ‘greater’.

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


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Where is the Merino family from?

You can see how Merino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merino family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Merino families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Merino's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merino families in 1911.
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What did your Merino ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merino. 38% of Merino men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    38%
  • Labourer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Merino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merino 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Merino. 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 800 military records available for the last name Merino. For the veterans among your Merino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merino lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Merino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merino in 1949 was 40, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merino 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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