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Mershon Family History

Mershon Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Marchand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mershon family from?

You can see how Mershon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mershon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mershon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mershon families living in Middlesex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mershon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mershon families in 1891.
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What did your Mershon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mershon. 16% of Mershon men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mershon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mershon were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Mershon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mershon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mershon 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Mershon. 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 Mershon. For the veterans among your Mershon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mershon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mershon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mershon in 1944 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mershon 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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