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Merrbach Family History

Merrbach 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: Marbach, Erbach, Murbach, Gersbach, Fernbach, Dernbach, Merrick

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Where is the Merrbach family from?

You can see how Merrbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merrbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merrbach families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Merrbach families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Merrbach's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Merrbach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merrbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merrbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merrbach. 46% of Merrbach men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    46%
  • Store Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Merrbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Merrbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merrbach 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Merrbach. 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 36 military records available for the last name Merrbach. For the veterans among your Merrbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merrbach lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Merrbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merrbach in 1953 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merrbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merrbach 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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