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Merguire Family History

Merguire 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: Mcguire, Mercure, Deguire, Maguire, Macguire, Mergler, Mcguirk

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Where is the Merguire family from?

You can see how Merguire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merguire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merguire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Merguire family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merguire's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merguire families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Merguire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merguire 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Merguire. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merguire. For the veterans among your Merguire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merguire lifespan?

Average Merguire life expectancy in 1967 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merguire 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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