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Merseth Family History

Merseth 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: Helseth, Berreth, Nesseth, Borseth, Mauseth, Hereth, Forseth, Ereth

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Where is the Merseth family from?

You can see how Merseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merseth families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Merseth family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Merseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Merseth families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Merseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merseth 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Merseth. 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 42 military records available for the last name Merseth. For the veterans among your Merseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merseth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Merseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merseth in 1966 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merseth 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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