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Merget Family History

Merget 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: Mergel, Mergen, Berget, Herget, Merges, Berger, Mengel, Morgen, Berge

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Where is the Merget family from?

You can see how Merget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merget family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merget families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Merget family living in Essex. This was about 20% of all the recorded Merget's in United Kingdom. Essex and 4 other counties had the highest population of Merget families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merget 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 Merget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merget. 37% of Merget men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Merget women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merget were Retired and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Maintenance Man
    19%
  • Retired
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merget 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Merget. 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 499 military records available for the last name Merget. For the veterans among your Merget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merget lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Merget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merget in 1944 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merget 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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