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Merme Family History

Merme 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: Merle, Marie, More, Merry, Mehle, Berke, Hermes, Mergel, Mero, Melle

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Where is the Merme family from?

You can see how Merme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Merme family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merme's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Merme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merme 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 97 census records available for the last name Merme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merme 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Merme. 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 13 military records available for the last name Merme. For the veterans among your Merme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merme lifespan?

Average Merme life expectancy in 1995 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merme 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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