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Merdan Family History

Merdan 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: Merman, Mordan, Berdan, German, Jordan, Verran, Madan, Marden

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Where is the Merdan family from?

You can see how Merdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Merdan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Merdan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Merdan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdan 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 Merdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merdan. 30% of Merdan men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

What Merdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Merdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Merdan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Merdan. For the veterans among your Merdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merdan in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merdan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdan 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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