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Moerchen Family History

Moerchen 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: Merchen, Hoeschen, Boeschen, Mceachen, Morgen, Mercer, Eichen, Moren

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Where is the Moerchen family from?

You can see how Moerchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moerchen family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moerchen's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Moerchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerchen 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 98 census records available for the last name Moerchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerchen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Moerchen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Moerchen. For the veterans among your Moerchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerchen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Moerchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moerchen in 1951 was 42, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moerchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerchen 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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