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Merhie Family History

Merhie 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: Marie, Mehle, Merlin, Erie, Merin, Merhar, Merle, Mathie, Serie

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Where is the Merhie family from?

You can see how Merhie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merhie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Merhie family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Merhie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Merhie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merhie 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 9 census records available for the last name Merhie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merhie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Merhie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Merhie. For the veterans among your Merhie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merhie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Merhie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merhie in 1967 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merhie 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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