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Mernyk Family History

Mernyk 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: Melnyk, Merry, Cerny, Mercy, Mery, Melnik, Merck, Mendyk, Menk, Erny

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Where is the Mernyk family from?

You can see how Mernyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mernyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mernyk family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mernyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mernyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mernyk 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 19 census records available for the last name Mernyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mernyk 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mernyk. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mernyk. For the veterans among your Mernyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mernyk lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Mernyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mernyk in 1976 was 42, and 74 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mernyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mernyk 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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