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Mermit Family History

Mermit 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: Merlin, Merritt, Merin, Ermis, Mervis, Fermin, Mercil, Merman, Merkt

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Where is the Mermit family from?

You can see how Mermit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mermit family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermit's in USA. California had the highest population of Mermit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermit 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 35 census records available for the last name Mermit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mermit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mermit. For the veterans among your Mermit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermit 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mermit

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