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Merzrath Family History

Merzrath 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: Merritt, Serrato, Berreth, Meredith, Mcgrath, Milbrath, Cerrato

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Where is the Merzrath family from?

You can see how Merzrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merzrath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merzrath family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Merzrath's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Merzrath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merzrath 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 Merzrath ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Landscaper
    100%

What Merzrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Merzrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzrath 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Merzrath. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merzrath. For the veterans among your Merzrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzrath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Merzrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Merzrath in 1963 was 90, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merzrath 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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