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Mierzwa Family History

Mierzwa Surname Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname from mierzwa ‘manure muck’.

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


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Where is the Mierzwa family from?

You can see how Mierzwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierzwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mierzwa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mierzwa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mierzwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierzwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mierzwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mierzwa. 55% of Mierzwa men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mierzwa women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mierzwa were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Molder
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Mierzwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Mierzwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierzwa 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Mierzwa. 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 517 military records available for the last name Mierzwa. For the veterans among your Mierzwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierzwa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mierzwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mierzwa in 1963 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mierzwa 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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