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Merich Family History

Merich 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: Perich, Gerich, Mesich, Marich, Merica, Medich, Mersch, Erich

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Where is the Merich family from?

You can see how Merich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merich family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merich 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 Merich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merich. 40% of Merich men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Merich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merich were Civil Engineer and Helper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Civil Engineer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

What Merich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merich 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Merich. 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 232 military records available for the last name Merich. For the veterans among your Merich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Merich in 1963 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merich 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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