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Merzell Family History

Merzell 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: Merrell, Mergel, Ezell, Kernell, Menzel, Morell, Metzel, Martell

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Where is the Merzell family from?

You can see how Merzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merzell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Merzell families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Merzell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Merzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merzell 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 47 census records available for the last name Merzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Merzell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merzell. For the veterans among your Merzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Merzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merzell in 1963 was 64, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merzell 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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