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Mermer Family History

Mermer 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: Mercer, Dermer, Germer, Memmer, Merker, Marmer, Ermer, Mesmer, Berner

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Where is the Mermer family from?

You can see how Mermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mermer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mermer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mermer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermer 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 Mermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mermer. 34% of Mermer men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Contractor
    34%

What Mermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermer 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Mermer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Mermer. For the veterans among your Mermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mermer in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mermer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermer 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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