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Mersan Family History

Mersan 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: Merson, Mersman, Merman, Marsan, German, Verran, Berman, Merlin

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Where is the Mersan family from?

You can see how Mersan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mersan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mersan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mersan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mersan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mersan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Mersan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mersan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mersan. For the veterans among your Mersan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Mersan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mersan in 1986 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersan 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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