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Mervish Family History

Mervish 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: Mervis, Gerrish, Mellish, Berish, Serviss, Merris, Morrish, Servis

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Where is the Mervish family from?

You can see how Mervish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mervish family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mervish's in USA. California had the highest population of Mervish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mervish 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 193 census records available for the last name Mervish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervish 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Mervish. 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 193 military records available for the last name Mervish. For the veterans among your Mervish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mervish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mervish in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mervish 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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