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Mervi Family History

Mervi 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: Cervi, Mervis, Servi, Merli, Mervin, Mori, Mei, Merry, Mari, Mero

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Where is the Mervi family from?

You can see how Mervi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervi family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mervi families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mervi's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mervi families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mervi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervi 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mervi. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mervi. For the veterans among your Mervi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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