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Merensky Family History

Merensky 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: Selensky, Mersky, Melendy, Zaretsky, Morency, Belinsky, Merenda

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Where is the Merensky family from?

You can see how Merensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merensky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Merensky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Merensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merensky 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 Merensky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Merensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Merensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merensky 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Merensky. 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 116 military records available for the last name Merensky. For the veterans among your Merensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merensky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Merensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Merensky in 1967 was 79, and 51 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merensky 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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