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Merdick Family History

Merdick 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: Merrick, Medick, Murdick, Herrick, Bernick, Reddick, Derrick, Gerrick

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Where is the Merdick family from?

You can see how Merdick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merdick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Merdick family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Merdick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merdick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdick 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 Merdick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Merdick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdick 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 Merdick. 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 25 military records available for the last name Merdick. For the veterans among your Merdick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdick lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Merdick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Merdick in 1976 was 68, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merdick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdick 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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