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Merza Family History

Merza Surname Meaning

Assyrian/Chaldean and Muslim: variant of Mirza.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Merza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Merza families living in Middlesex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Merza's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Merza families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Merza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merza 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Merza. 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 119 military records available for the last name Merza. For the veterans among your Merza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merza lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Merza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Merza in 1968 was 90, and 37 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merza 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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