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Merma Family History

Merma 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: Mera, Merman, Lerma, Merta, Verma, German, Mura, Mora, Serra, Merry

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Where is the Merma family from?

You can see how Merma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merma family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merma's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Merma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merma 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 96 census records available for the last name Merma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merma 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Merma. 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 10 military records available for the last name Merma. For the veterans among your Merma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merma lifespan?

Average Merma life expectancy in 1974 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merma 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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