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Merde Family History

Merde 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: Verde, Merle, Mende, Herde, Melde, Gerde, Jerde, Meade, Marie, More

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Where is the Merde family from?

You can see how Merde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Merde families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Merde families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merde's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Merde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merde 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 215 census records available for the last name Merde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merde 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Merde. 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 Merde. For the veterans among your Merde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Merde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merde in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merde 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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