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Mershberger Family History

Mershberger 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: Hershberger, Herschberger, Harshberger, Harshbarger, Weisberger

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Where is the Mershberger family from?

You can see how Mershberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mershberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mershberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mershberger families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mershberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mershberger families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mershberger lifespan?

Average Mershberger life expectancy in 1968 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mershberger 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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