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Mierzwiak Family History

Mierzwiak 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: Mierzwa, Merrick, Herwick, Mierau, Berwick, Mieras, Mirza, Sierzega

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Where is the Mierzwiak family from?

You can see how Mierzwiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierzwiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mierzwiak families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mierzwiak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mierzwiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierzwiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mierzwiak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm
    100%
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What Mierzwiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mierzwiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierzwiak 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mierzwiak. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mierzwiak. For the veterans among your Mierzwiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierzwiak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mierzwiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mierzwiak in 1966 was 63, and 57 in 2003.

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