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Mersdorf Family History

Mersdorf 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: Reisdorf, Bergdorf, Kasdorf, Merson, Medoff, Arensdorf, Oberdorf

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Where is the Mersdorf family from?

You can see how Mersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mersdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mersdorf families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mersdorf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mersdorf 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 Mersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mersdorf. 100% of Mersdorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Mersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersdorf 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mersdorf. 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 183 military records available for the last name Mersdorf. For the veterans among your Mersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mersdorf in 1962 was 89, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mersdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersdorf 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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