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Mergentheim Family History

Mergentheim 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: Guggenheim, Wertheim, Mergenthaler, Fretheim, Bernheim, Morgenstein

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Where is the Mergentheim family from?

You can see how Mergentheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergentheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mergentheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mergentheim family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mergentheim's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mergentheim families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mergentheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergentheim 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mergentheim. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mergentheim. For the veterans among your Mergentheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergentheim lifespan?

Average Mergentheim life expectancy in 1979 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergentheim 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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