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Mervar Family History

Mervar 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: Merhar, Melgar, Mercer, Zervas, Mera, Menear, Mervis, Merker, Medlar

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Where is the Mervar family from?

You can see how Mervar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mervar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Mervar families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mervar's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mervar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mervar 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 Mervar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mervar. 100% of Mervar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mervar women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mervar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Mervar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervar 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Mervar. 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 56 military records available for the last name Mervar. For the veterans among your Mervar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mervar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mervar in 1971 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mervar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mervar 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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