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Mersel Family History

Mersel 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: Mergel, Meisel, Merkel, Mertel, Meusel, Measel, Messer, Marvel

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Where is the Mersel family from?

You can see how Mersel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mersel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mersel families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mersel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mersel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mersel 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 Mersel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mersel. 55% of Mersel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Tool Maker
    19%

What Mersel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mersel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersel 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Mersel. 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 94 military records available for the last name Mersel. For the veterans among your Mersel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mersel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mersel in 1964 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mersel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersel 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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