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Mergner Family History

Mergner 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: Mergler, Bergner, Berner, Berger, Mergel, Metzner, Eigner, Kerner

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Where is the Mergner family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mergner. 19% of Mergner men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Mergner women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Agent
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mergner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mergner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergner 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Mergner. 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 807 military records available for the last name Mergner. For the veterans among your Mergner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mergner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mergner in 1957 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mergner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergner 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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