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Merver Family History

Merver 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: Mercer, Merker, Server, Berner, Marker, Beaver, Lever, Messer, Berger

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Where is the Merver family from?

You can see how Merver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merver family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Merver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Merver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merver 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 270 census records available for the last name Merver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merver 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Merver. 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 22 military records available for the last name Merver. For the veterans among your Merver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merver lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Merver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merver in 1976 was 78, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merver 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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