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Mezger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Metzger .

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


Similar surnames: Metzger, Meurer, Senger, Melcer, Seger, Berger, Mesler, Geiger

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Where is the Mezger family from?

You can see how Mezger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mezger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mezger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mezger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mezger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mezger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mezger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mezger. 25% of Mezger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mezger women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mezger were Manager and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mezger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mezger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Mezger. For the veterans among your Mezger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mezger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mezger in 1961 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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