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Merchin Family History

Merchin 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, Merlin, Merin, Minchin, Merchant, Turchin, Marcin, Machin

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Where is the Merchin family from?

You can see how Merchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merchin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merchin family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merchin's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Merchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merchin 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 123 census records available for the last name Merchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Merchin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merchin. For the veterans among your Merchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merchin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merchin 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 Merchin

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