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Merges Family History

Merges Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. It is found mainly in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Merges family from?

You can see how Merges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Merges families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merges's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Merges families in 1880.
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What did your Merges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merges. 34% of Merges men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merges women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Policeman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Butcher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Merges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merges 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Merges. 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 153 military records available for the last name Merges. For the veterans among your Merges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merges lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Merges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merges in 1955 was 49, and 92 in 2003.

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