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Mersky Family History

Mersky Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Mersky family from?

You can see how Mersky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mersky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mersky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mersky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mersky families in 1891.
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What did your Mersky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mersky. 16% of Mersky men worked as a Manager and 43% of Mersky women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mersky were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Mersky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mersky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersky 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Mersky. 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 157 military records available for the last name Mersky. For the veterans among your Mersky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mersky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mersky in 1957 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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