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Merdinger Family History

Merdinger 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: Medinger, Meidinger, Mersinger, Messinger, Beringer, Bedinger

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Where is the Merdinger family from?

You can see how Merdinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merdinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merdinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Merdinger family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merdinger's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Merdinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merdinger 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 Merdinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merdinger. 39% of Merdinger men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Merdinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Merdinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merdinger 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Merdinger. 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 258 military records available for the last name Merdinger. For the veterans among your Merdinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merdinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merdinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Merdinger in 1962 was 87, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merdinger 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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