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Merwick Family History

Merwick 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: Merrick, Herwick, Berwick, Kerwick, Herrick, Fenwick, Bernick

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Where is the Merwick family from?

You can see how Merwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merwick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merwick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Merwick families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merwick's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Merwick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merwick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Merwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merwick 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Merwick. 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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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Merwick. For the veterans among your Merwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merwick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Merwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Merwick in 1951 was 57, and 93 in 2003.

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