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Merserau Family History

Merserau 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: Mersereau, Messer, Herrera, Ferrera, Mercer, Meiser, Mierau, Morera

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Where is the Merserau family from?

You can see how Merserau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merserau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merserau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Merserau families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Merserau's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Merserau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merserau 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 Merserau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Merserau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merserau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Merserau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Merserau. For the veterans among your Merserau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merserau lifespan?

Average Merserau life expectancy in 2000 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merserau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merserau 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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