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Merzbach Family History

Merzbach 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: Marbach, Erbach, Wurzbach, Murbach, Gersbach, Fernbach, Dernbach

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Where is the Merzbach family from?

You can see how Merzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merzbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merzbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Merzbach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Merzbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merzbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merzbach 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 Merzbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merzbach. 100% of Merzbach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merzbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Merzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzbach 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Merzbach. 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 48 military records available for the last name Merzbach. For the veterans among your Merzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Merzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Merzbach in 1963 was 78, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merzbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merzbach 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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