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Merzie Family History

Merzie 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: Menzie, Marie, Menzies, Merlin, Erie, Merin, Merle, Herzig, Terzi

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Where is the Merzie family from?

You can see how Merzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merzie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Merzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Merzie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merzie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Merzie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merzie 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 26 census records available for the last name Merzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Merzie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Merzie. For the veterans among your Merzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzie lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Merzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merzie in 1998 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merzie 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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