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Merwede Family History

Merwede 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: Merced, Mercedes, Mergel, Merida, Mewes, Mercer, Meese, Medved, Verde

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Where is the Merwede family from?

You can see how Merwede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwede family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merwede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Merwede families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merwede's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merwede families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Merwede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwede 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Merwede. 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 53 military records available for the last name Merwede. For the veterans among your Merwede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwede lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Merwede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merwede in 1970 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merwede 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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