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Merchlewitz Family History

Merchlewitz Name 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: Gershowitz, Hershkowitz, Mendlowitz, Merchant, Mechler, Meredith

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Where is the Merchlewitz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merchlewitz 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 Merchlewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merchlewitz. 100% of Merchlewitz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Merchlewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchlewitz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Merchlewitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 16 military records available for the last name Merchlewitz. For the veterans among your Merchlewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merchlewitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Merchlewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Merchlewitz in 1963 was 92, and 80 in 2001.

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