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Merwine Family History

Merwine 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: Erwine, Merwin, Mervine, Merlin, Merin, Merino, Merlino, Marine

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Where is the Merwine family from?

You can see how Merwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Merwine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Merwine families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Merwine's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Merwine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merwine 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 Merwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merwine. 72% of Merwine men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Merwine women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Merwine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwine 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Merwine. 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 176 military records available for the last name Merwine. For the veterans among your Merwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merwine in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merwine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merwine 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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