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Mershank Family History

Mershank 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: Merchant, Marshak, Mersman, Mershon, Marshall, Kershaw, Verplank

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Where is the Mershank family from?

You can see how Mershank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mershank family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Mershank families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mershank families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mershank's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Mershank families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Mershank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mershank 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mershank. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mershank. For the veterans among your Mershank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mershank 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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