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Mersey Family History

Mersey Surname Meaning

see Marsay.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mersey family from?

You can see how Mersey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mersey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mersey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mersey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Mersey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mersey 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 Mersey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mersey. 100% of Mersey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mersey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersey 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Mersey. 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 82 military records available for the last name Mersey. For the veterans among your Mersey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mersey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mersey in 1965 was 45, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersey 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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