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Merx Family History

Merx 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: Mero, Mery, Mera, Merk, Merl, Marx, Mers, Merz, Mark, Mori

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Where is the Merx family from?

You can see how Merx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merx family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merx families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Merx families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merx's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Merx families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merx 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 Merx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merx. 43% of Merx men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Fireman
    29%

What Merx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Merx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merx 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Merx. 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 351 military records available for the last name Merx. For the veterans among your Merx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merx lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Merx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Merx in 1967 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merx 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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