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Mervan Family History

Mervan 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: Merman, Morvan, Mervin, German, Verran, Berman, Marvin, Merlin, Moran

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Where is the Mervan family from?

You can see how Mervan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mervan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mervan family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mervan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mervan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mervan 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 164 census records available for the last name Mervan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mervan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mervan. For the veterans among your Mervan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mervan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mervan in 1975 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mervan 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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