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Merchain Family History

Merchain 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: Merchant, Marchan, Merchen, Germain, Marchal, Merlin, Mercurio, Merin

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Where is the Merchain family from?

You can see how Merchain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merchain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merchain family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Merchain's in USA. California had the highest population of Merchain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merchain 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 Merchain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merchain. 100% of Merchain men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Merchain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Merchain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchain 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Merchain. 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 48 military records available for the last name Merchain. For the veterans among your Merchain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merchain lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Merchain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Merchain in 1968 was 38, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merchain 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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