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Merwarth Family History

Merwarth 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: Dearth, Howarth, Warth, Herfurth, Ewart, Hepworth, Dewart, Merhar

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Where is the Merwarth family from?

You can see how Merwarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwarth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merwarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Merwarth families living in Cheshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Merwarth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Merwarth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merwarth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merwarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merwarth. 50% of Merwarth men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Merwarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Merwarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwarth 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Merwarth. 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 227 military records available for the last name Merwarth. For the veterans among your Merwarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwarth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merwarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Merwarth in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merwarth 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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