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Merwal Family History

Merwal 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: Mergel, Berwald, Merhar, Mera, Merkel, Merkl, Wersal, Merl, Mercil

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Where is the Merwal family from?

You can see how Merwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwal family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Merwal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Merwal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Merwal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merwal 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 1 census records available for the last name Merwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Merwal. 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 Merwal. For the veterans among your Merwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwal lifespan?

Average Merwal life expectancy in 1990 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merwal 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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