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Meerbaugh Family History

Meerbaugh 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: Keebaugh, Overbaugh, Kerbaugh, Erbaugh, Herbaugh, Arbaugh, Sirbaugh

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Where is the Meerbaugh family from?

You can see how Meerbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meerbaugh family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meerbaugh's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Meerbaugh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Meerbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerbaugh 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 Meerbaugh. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meerbaugh. For the veterans among your Meerbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerbaugh lifespan?

Average Meerbaugh life expectancy in 1997 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meerbaugh 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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