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Maercher Family History

Maercher 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: Kaercher, Mercer, Archer, Vercher, Parcher, Macher, Mencher, Mescher

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Where is the Maercher family from?

You can see how Maercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maercher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maercher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Maercher family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maercher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maercher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maercher 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 Maercher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Maercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maercher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Maercher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Maercher. For the veterans among your Maercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maercher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Maercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maercher in 1974 was 83, and 86 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maercher 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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