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Mermann Family History

Mermann 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: Bermann, Hermann, Merman, Germann, Permann, Mormann, German, Germain

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Where is the Mermann family from?

You can see how Mermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mermann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mermann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermann 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 Mermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mermann. 100% of Mermann women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Mermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Mermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermann 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mermann. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mermann. For the veterans among your Mermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mermann in 1965 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermann 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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