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Meurich Family History

Meurich 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: Eurich, Burich, Merrick, Fenrich, Laurich, Perich, Ehrich, Urich

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Where is the Meurich family from?

You can see how Meurich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meurich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meurich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meurich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meurich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meurich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meurich 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 41 census records available for the last name Meurich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meurich 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 Meurich. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meurich. For the veterans among your Meurich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meurich lifespan?

Average Meurich life expectancy in 1993 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meurich 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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