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Merchuk Family History

Merchuk 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: Marchuk, Merck, Demchuk, Marchak, Merchen, Meachum, March, Merrick

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Where is the Merchuk family from?

You can see how Merchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merchuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Merchuk family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Merchuk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merchuk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merchuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Merchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merchuk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Merchuk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Merchuk. For the veterans among your Merchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merchuk lifespan?

Average Merchuk life expectancy in 1970 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merchuk 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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