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Meerschaert Family History

Meerschaert 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: Marschner, Merchant, Kerscher, Herscher, Mescher, Betschart

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Where is the Meerschaert family from?

You can see how Meerschaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerschaert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meerschaert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meerschaert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meerschaert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meerschaert 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 74 census records available for the last name Meerschaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerschaert 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Meerschaert. 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 37 military records available for the last name Meerschaert. For the veterans among your Meerschaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerschaert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Meerschaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meerschaert in 1968 was 65, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meerschaert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meerschaert 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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