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Merzney Family History

Merzney 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: Meroney, Cerney, Metzner, Kerzner, Marney, Moroney, Berney, Mezey

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Where is the Merzney family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merzney 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 Merzney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Merzney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merzney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merzney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merzney. For the veterans among your Merzney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merzney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Merzney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Merzney in 1974 was 79, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merzney 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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