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Merweather Family History

Merweather 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: Meriweather, Merriweather, Mayweather, Meriwether, Merryweather

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Where is the Merweather family from?

You can see how Merweather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merweather family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merweather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Merweather family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Merweather's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Merweather families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merweather 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 96 census records available for the last name Merweather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merweather 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 Merweather. 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 16 military records available for the last name Merweather. For the veterans among your Merweather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merweather lifespan?

Average Merweather life expectancy in 1998 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merweather 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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