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Merschel Family History

Merschel 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: Marschel, Herschel, Kerscher, Herscher, Peschel, Kerschen, Henschel

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Where is the Merschel family from?

You can see how Merschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merschel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merschel families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Merschel families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Merschel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Merschel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merschel 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 Merschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merschel. 100% of Merschel women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Merschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Merschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merschel 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Merschel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Merschel. For the veterans among your Merschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merschel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Merschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merschel in 1959 was 70, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merschel 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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