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Mervman Family History

Mervman 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: Mersman, Merman, German, Herdman, Berman, Markman, Perman, Herman

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Where is the Mervman family from?

You can see how Mervman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mervman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mervman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mervman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mervman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mervman 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 25 census records available for the last name Mervman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mervman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mervman. For the veterans among your Mervman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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