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Merlich Family History

Merlich 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: Gerlich, Perlich, Erlich, Milich, Merrick, Merlin, Belich, Redlich

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Where is the Merlich family from?

You can see how Merlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Merlich families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlich's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Merlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merlich 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 73 census records available for the last name Merlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlich 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Merlich. 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 15 military records available for the last name Merlich. For the veterans among your Merlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merlich lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Merlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Merlich in 1983 was 84, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merlich 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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