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Mershman Family History

Mershman 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: Mersman, Hershman, Gershman, Marshman, Mesman, Messman, Marsman

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Where is the Mershman family from?

You can see how Mershman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mershman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mershman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Mershman families living in Ohio. This was about 87% of all the recorded Mershman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mershman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mershman 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 Mershman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mershman. 100% of Mershman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mershman women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Mershman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Mershman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mershman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mershman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mershman. For the veterans among your Mershman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mershman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Mershman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mershman in 1976 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mershman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mershman 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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