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Merzlak Family History

Merzlak 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: Jerzak, Merola, Merrick, Perla, Merida, Merlin, Verplank, Maslak

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Where is the Merzlak family from?

You can see how Merzlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merzlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Merzlak families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Merzlak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Merzlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merzlak 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 Merzlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merzlak. 100% of Merzlak men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Merzlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Merzlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzlak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Merzlak. 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 44 military records available for the last name Merzlak. For the veterans among your Merzlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzlak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Merzlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Merzlak in 1969 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merzlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merzlak 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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