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Merwise Family History

Merwise 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: Meise, Mervis, Derise, Cerise, Merris, Erwine, Merwin, Mervine, Lewis

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Where is the Merwise family from?

You can see how Merwise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merwise family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Merwise's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Merwise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merwise 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 22 census records available for the last name Merwise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwise 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Merwise. 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 6 military records available for the last name Merwise. For the veterans among your Merwise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwise lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Merwise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Merwise in 1992 was 77, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merwise 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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