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Mergl Family History

Mergl 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, Merkl, Merl, Meng, Merry, Berg, Mengel, Mero, Berge, Murga

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Where is the Mergl family from?

You can see how Mergl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mergl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mergl family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mergl's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mergl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mergl 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 Mergl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mergl. 60% of Mergl men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Mergl women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Sales Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mergl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Mergl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergl 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Mergl. 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 219 military records available for the last name Mergl. For the veterans among your Mergl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mergl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mergl in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergl 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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