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Merzil Family History

Merzil 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: Mercil, Mergel, Merlin, Merin, Herzig, Menzel, Metzel, Terzi, Mervis

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Where is the Merzil family from?

You can see how Merzil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merzil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merzil family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merzil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merzil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merzil 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 18 census records available for the last name Merzil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzil 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Merzil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merzil. For the veterans among your Merzil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzil lifespan?

Average Merzil life expectancy in 1974 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merzil 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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