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Merschen Family History

Merschen 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: Kerschen, Merchen, Eschen, Kerscher, Herscher, Leuschen, Mescher

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Where is the Merschen family from?

You can see how Merschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merschen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merschen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merschen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Merschen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merschen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Merschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merschen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Merschen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Merschen. For the veterans among your Merschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merschen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Merschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merschen in 1964 was 41, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merschen 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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