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Merz Family History

Merz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mertz and Marz. This surname is also found in Poland, Czechia, and France (Alsace and Lorraine).

German: habitational name from any of the places called Merz.

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Merc (see Mertz).

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


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Where is the Merz family from?

You can see how Merz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Merz families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merz's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Merz families in 1891.
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What did your Merz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merz. 100% of Merz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Merz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merz 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Merz. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Merz. For the veterans among your Merz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Merz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merz in 1947 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merz 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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