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Merchak Family History

Merchak 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: Marchak, Marchal, Demchak, Merhar, Machak, Merchant, Marshak, Merck

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Where is the Merchak family from?

You can see how Merchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Merchak families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merchak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merchak 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 86 census records available for the last name Merchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchak 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 Merchak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Merchak. For the veterans among your Merchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merchak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Merchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merchak in 1966 was 45, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merchak 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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