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Mergens Name Meaning

German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate also North Rhine-Westphalia): perhaps an altered form of North German Mehrkens .

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


Similar surnames: Jergens, Mertens, Jurgens, Menges, Merges, Mehrens, Fergen, Mergel

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Where is the Mergens family from?

You can see how Mergens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mergens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mergens family living in Cardiganshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mergens's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mergens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mergens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mergens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mergens. 100% of Mergens 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mergens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergens 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Mergens. 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 242 military records available for the last name Mergens. For the veterans among your Mergens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mergens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mergens in 1970 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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