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Moerdyke Family History

Moerdyke 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: Nordyke, Moerke, Mendyk, Goerke, Opdyke, Moede, Moerbe, Groendyke

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Where is the Moerdyke family from?

You can see how Moerdyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerdyke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moerdyke family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Moerdyke's in USA. California had the highest population of Moerdyke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerdyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Moerdyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Moerdyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerdyke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Moerdyke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Moerdyke. For the veterans among your Moerdyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerdyke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Moerdyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moerdyke in 1969 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerdyke 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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