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Merwyn Family History

Merwyn 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: Merwin, Merry, Merlin, Merin, Merson, Mercy, Mery, Merton, Mergen

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Where is the Merwyn family from?

You can see how Merwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merwyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Merwyn family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Merwyn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Merwyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merwyn 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 136 census records available for the last name Merwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwyn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Merwyn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Merwyn. For the veterans among your Merwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Merwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merwyn in 1964 was 78, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merwyn 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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