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Mergelman Family History

Mergelman 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: Perelman, Engelman, Meiselman, Bergeman, Mergel, Kesselman, Hegeman

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Where is the Mergelman family from?

You can see how Mergelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mergelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mergelman families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Mergelman's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Mergelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Mergelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergelman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mergelman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mergelman. For the veterans among your Mergelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergelman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Mergelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mergelman in 1956 was 69, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergelman 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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