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Merbs Family History

Merbs 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: Mers, Kerbs, Herbst, Mars, Merry, Melis, Maras, Meis, Mero, Means

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Where is the Merbs family from?

You can see how Merbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merbs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Merbs families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Merbs's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Merbs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merbs 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 153 census records available for the last name Merbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merbs 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Merbs. 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 12 military records available for the last name Merbs. For the veterans among your Merbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merbs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Merbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merbs in 1965 was 59, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merbs 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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