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Merzdorf Family History

Merzdorf 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: Bergdorf, Medoff, Reisdorf, Oberdorf, Overdorf, Endorf, Burgdorf

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What did your Merzdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merzdorf. 100% of Merzdorf men worked as a Farm Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Merzdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzdorf 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Merzdorf. 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 340 military records available for the last name Merzdorf. For the veterans among your Merzdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzdorf lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Merzdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merzdorf in 1974 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

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