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Mergo Family History

Mergo 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: Mero, Merlo, Bergo, Margo, Murgo, Meng, Merry, Berg, Mergel, Cerro

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Where is the Mergo family from?

You can see how Mergo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mergo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mergo family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mergo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mergo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mergo 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 Mergo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mergo. 100% of Mergo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mergo women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Mergo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Mergo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergo 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mergo. 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 111 military records available for the last name Mergo. For the veterans among your Mergo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mergo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mergo in 1944 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mergo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergo 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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