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Merhes Family History

Merhes 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: Merkes, Mertes, Merges, Hermes, Mergel, Terres, Mares, Mewes, Mercer

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Where is the Merhes family from?

You can see how Merhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merhes family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Merhes families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Merhes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Merhes families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merhes 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 14 census records available for the last name Merhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merhes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Merhes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merhes. For the veterans among your Merhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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