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Merbaum Family History

Merbaum 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: Bierbaum, Neubaum, Elbaum, Bernbaum, Welbaum, Baum, Derham, Merhar

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Where is the Merbaum family from?

You can see how Merbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merbaum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Merbaum families living in Alberta. This was about 62% of all the recorded Merbaum's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Merbaum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merbaum. 100% of Merbaum men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Merbaum women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Merbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Merbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merbaum 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Merbaum. 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 23 military records available for the last name Merbaum. For the veterans among your Merbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merbaum in 1962 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merbaum 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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