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Merix Family History

Merix 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: Merin, Mori, Marie, Marin, Mei, Merry, Melis, Melin, Mari, Meis

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Where is the Merix family from?

You can see how Merix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merix family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Merix families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Merix's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Merix families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merix ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Merix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merix 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 Merix. 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 32 military records available for the last name Merix. For the veterans among your Merix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merix lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merix in 1965 was 31, and 56 in 2004.

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