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Meerwein Family History

Meerwein 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: Eberwein, Merwin, Mcewen, Merlin, Merin, Mcelwain, Esswein, Mergen

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Where is the Meerwein family from?

You can see how Meerwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerwein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meerwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meerwein family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meerwein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meerwein families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Meerwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerwein 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meerwein. 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 183 military records available for the last name Meerwein. For the veterans among your Meerwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerwein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meerwein 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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