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Mergard Family History

Mergard 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: Bernard, Legard, Melgar, Vergara, Merhar, Melgaard, Gerard, Newgard

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Where is the Mergard family from?

You can see how Mergard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mergard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mergard families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mergard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mergard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mergard 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 Mergard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mergard. 100% of Mergard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mergard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Mergard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergard 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Mergard. 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 86 military records available for the last name Mergard. For the veterans among your Mergard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mergard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mergard in 1962 was 46, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mergard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergard 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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