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Mersh Family History

Mersh Surname Meaning

see Marsh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mersh family from?

You can see how Mersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mersh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Mersh families living in Surrey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mersh's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mersh families in 1891.
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What did your Mersh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mersh. 100% of Mersh men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Mersh 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • School Teacher
    5%
  • Uniform Tailoring
    5%

What Mersh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersh 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Mersh. 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 185 military records available for the last name Mersh. For the veterans among your Mersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mersh in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mersh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersh 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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