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Mersek Family History

Mersek 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: Messer, Mergel, Meise, Mercer, Meese, Merson, Meisel, Terek, Merle

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Where is the Mersek family from?

You can see how Mersek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mersek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mersek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mersek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mersek 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 Mersek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Mersek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Mersek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mersek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mersek. For the veterans among your Mersek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Mersek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mersek in 1978 was 67, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersek 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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