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Merwe Family History

Merwe 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: Merle, Gerwe, Marie, More, Merry, Mehle, Berke, Mergel, Mero, Melle

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Where is the Merwe family from?

You can see how Merwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Merwe families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Merwe families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merwe's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Merwe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merwe 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 Merwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merwe. 100% of Merwe men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Merwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Merwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Merwe. 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 825 military records available for the last name Merwe. For the veterans among your Merwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merwe 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 Merwe

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