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Merban Family History

Merban 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: Merman, Serban, German, Verran, Berman, Urban, Merlin, Moran, Yerian

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Where is the Merban family from?

You can see how Merban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merban family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Merban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Merban family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merban's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Merban families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merban 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 19 census records available for the last name Merban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merban 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Merban. 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 Merban. For the veterans among your Merban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merban lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merban 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merban

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