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Mergil Family History

Mergil 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, Mercil, Virgil, Mengel, Merlin, Sergio, Bergin, Merin, Murgia

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Where is the Mergil family from?

You can see how Mergil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mergil family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mergil's in USA. California had the highest population of Mergil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mergil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mergil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergil 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mergil. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mergil. For the veterans among your Mergil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergil lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mergil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mergil in 1969 was 48, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mergil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergil 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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