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Mermin Family History

Mermin 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: Merlin, Merin, Fermin, Merman, Merrin, Merkin, Merwin, Mervin, German

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Where is the Mermin family from?

You can see how Mermin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mermin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mermin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mermin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mermin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermin 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 Mermin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mermin. 50% of Mermin men worked as a Painter and 100% of Mermin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mermin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Mermin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermin 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mermin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mermin. For the veterans among your Mermin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mermin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mermin in 1964 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermin 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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