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Muerder Family History

Muerder 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: Herder, Mercer, Mueller, Mulder, Marder, Meader, Werder, Merker

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Where is the Muerder family from?

You can see how Muerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muerder family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Muerder family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muerder's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Muerder families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muerder 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 5 census records available for the last name Muerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muerder 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Muerder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muerder. For the veterans among your Muerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muerder lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Muerder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Muerder in 1980 was 75, and 56 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muerder 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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