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Mersal Family History

Mersal 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: Wersal, Mergel, Merhar, Merson, Meisel, Mersman, Mera, Mesa, Merkel

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Where is the Mersal family from?

You can see how Mersal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mersal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mersal families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mersal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mersal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mersal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersal 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mersal. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mersal. For the veterans among your Mersal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Mersal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mersal in 1975 was 66, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersal 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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