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Mermagen Family History

Mermagen 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: Mergen, Verhagen, Merman, Wermager, German, Germain, Mergel, Berman

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Where is the Mermagen family from?

You can see how Mermagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermagen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mermagen family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermagen's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Mermagen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mermagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mermagen. 100% of Mermagen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mermagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Mermagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermagen 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Mermagen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mermagen. For the veterans among your Mermagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermagen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Mermagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mermagen in 1981 was 74, and 78 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermagen 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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