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Mershal Family History

Mershal 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: Marshal, Marshall, Marchal, Kershaw, Merhar, Marshak, Mersman, Wersal

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Where is the Mershal family from?

You can see how Mershal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mershal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mershal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mershal families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mershal's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mershal families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Mershal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mershal 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 Mershal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mershal. For the veterans among your Mershal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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