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Merbitz Family History

Merbitz 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: Gerbitz, Merritt, Moritz, Mertz, Gerwitz, Marwitz, Gerlitz, Meitz

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Where is the Merbitz family from?

You can see how Merbitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merbitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merbitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Merbitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Merbitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Merbitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merbitz 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 103 census records available for the last name Merbitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merbitz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Merbitz. 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 57 military records available for the last name Merbitz. For the veterans among your Merbitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merbitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Merbitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Merbitz in 1968 was 77, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merbitz 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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