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Mergerson Family History

Mergerson 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: Bergerson, Fergerson, Margeson, Jergenson, Segerson, Bergeron

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Where is the Mergerson family from?

You can see how Mergerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergerson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mergerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mergerson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mergerson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mergerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mergerson 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 Mergerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mergerson. 100% of Mergerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mergerson women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Mergerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Mergerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergerson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mergerson. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mergerson. For the veterans among your Mergerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Mergerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mergerson in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mergerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergerson 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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