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Merse Family History

Merse 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: Meise, Meese, Merle, Morse, Mense, Marse, Meuse, Mease, Mers, Derse

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Where is the Merse family from?

You can see how Merse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Merse family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Merse's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Merse families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merse 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 Merse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merse. 56% of Merse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Merse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merse were Janitor and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Checker
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Merse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merse 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Merse. 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 428 military records available for the last name Merse. For the veterans among your Merse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merse in 1965 was 75, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merse 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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