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Merw Family History

Merw 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: Mero, Mew, Mery, Mera, Merk, Merl, Mers, Merz, Mark, Mori

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Where is the Merw family from?

You can see how Merw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merw families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Merw family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merw's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Merw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merw 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 62 census records available for the last name Merw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Merw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Merw. For the veterans among your Merw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merw

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