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Merven Family History

Merven 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: Mergen, Berven, Serven, Merten, Erven, Merren, Mervin, Leven, Marvel

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Where is the Merven family from?

You can see how Merven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merven family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Merven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merven 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 657 census records available for the last name Merven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merven 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Merven. 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 11 military records available for the last name Merven. For the veterans among your Merven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merven lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Merven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Merven in 1972 was 94, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merven 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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