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Mervik Family History

Mervik 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: Mervis, Mervin, Merrick, Marvin, Merlin, Merin, Cervi, Kervin, Melvin

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Where is the Mervik family from?

You can see how Mervik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mervik family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mervik's in USA. California had the highest population of Mervik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mervik 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 10 census records available for the last name Mervik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervik 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mervik. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mervik. For the veterans among your Mervik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Mervik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mervik in 1968 was 75, and 98 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mervik 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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