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Merriewether Family History

Merriewether 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: Merriwether, Merriweather, Meriwether, Meriweather, Merryweather

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Where is the Merriewether family from?

You can see how Merriewether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merriewether family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merriewether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Merriewether family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Merriewether's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merriewether families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Merriewether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merriewether 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 immigration records available for the last name Merriewether. 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 54 military records available for the last name Merriewether. For the veterans among your Merriewether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merriewether lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Merriewether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merriewether in 1975 was 63, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merriewether 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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