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Mers Family History

Mers Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Meers 2 or of Mars 6. North German: variant of Meers

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mers family from?

You can see how Mers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mers families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mers families in 1891.
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What did your Mers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mers. 100% of Mers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mers 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Mers. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mers. For the veterans among your Mers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mers lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Mers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mers in 1943 was 29, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mers 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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