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Merdich Family History

Merdich 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: Medich, Merrick, Murdoch, Perich, Meredith, Perpich, Gerich, Gerlich

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Where is the Merdich family from?

You can see how Merdich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merdich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Merdich families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merdich's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merdich families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdich 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 Merdich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merdich. 100% of Merdich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merdich women worked as a New Worker.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Merdich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Merdich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdich 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Merdich. 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 41 military records available for the last name Merdich. For the veterans among your Merdich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Merdich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merdich in 1971 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merdich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdich 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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