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Mersen Family History

Mersen 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, Mergen, Mensen, Merten, Merren, Messer, Mergel, Marien

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Where is the Mersen family from?

You can see how Mersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mersen family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mersen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mersen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mersen 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 Mersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mersen. 50% of Mersen 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Mersen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Mersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersen 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Mersen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mersen. For the veterans among your Mersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mersen in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mersen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersen 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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