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Meurch Family History

Meurch 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: Murch, March, Mech, Urch, Burch, Mutch, Ferch, Lerch, Church, Mensch

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Where is the Meurch family from?

You can see how Meurch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meurch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meurch family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meurch's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Meurch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meurch 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 36 census records available for the last name Meurch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meurch 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Meurch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meurch. For the veterans among your Meurch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meurch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Meurch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meurch in 1972 was 62, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meurch 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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