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Meerschant Family History

Meerschant 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: Merchant, Demerchant, Marchant, Meehan, Dechant, Marschall, Marchand

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Where is the Meerschant family from?

You can see how Meerschant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerschant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meerschant families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meerschant's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Meerschant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meerschant 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 4 census records available for the last name Meerschant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerschant 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Meerschant. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meerschant. For the veterans among your Meerschant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerschant lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Meerschant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meerschant in 1991 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meerschant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meerschant 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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