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Meristal Family History

Meristal 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: Kristal, Christal, Mariscal, Merical, Merida, Meister, Tristan

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Where is the Meristal family from?

You can see how Meristal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meristal family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Meristal families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Meristal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meristal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meristal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Meristal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meristal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meristal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meristal. For the veterans among your Meristal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meristal lifespan?

Average Meristal life expectancy in 1994 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meristal 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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