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Mierzwik Family History

Mierzwik 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: Mierzwa, Merwin, Merrick, Mier, Merlin, Bieri, Merin, Mirkin, Herzig

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Where is the Mierzwik family from?

You can see how Mierzwik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierzwik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mierzwik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mierzwik families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mierzwik's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mierzwik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierzwik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mierzwik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mierzwik. 50% of Mierzwik men worked as a Farming.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mierzwik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Mierzwik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierzwik 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 Mierzwik. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mierzwik. For the veterans among your Mierzwik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierzwik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mierzwik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mierzwik in 1965 was 84, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mierzwik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mierzwik 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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