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Merble Family History

Merble 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: Merle, Marble, Verble, Merkle, Mehle, Kemble, Melle, Merlo, Mele

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Where is the Merble family from?

You can see how Merble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merble family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merble families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Merble family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merble's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merble families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merble 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 72 census records available for the last name Merble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merble 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Merble. 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 10 military records available for the last name Merble. For the veterans among your Merble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merble lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merble 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merble

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