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Merdes Family History

Merdes 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: Merkes, Mendes, Gerdes, Mertes, Merges, Hermes, Mergel, Marden

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Where is the Merdes family from?

You can see how Merdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merdes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Merdes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Merdes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merdes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merdes. 25% of Merdes men worked as a Gardener.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Merdes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Merdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdes 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Merdes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Merdes. For the veterans among your Merdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Merdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Merdes in 1962 was 73, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdes 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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