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Merman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Meermann a topographic name for someone living by a large lake.

English: variant of Mearman either a nickname from Middle English mer(e)-min mereman ‘merman one who misleads or deceives’ or a habitational name for someone who lived by a pool or boundary.

From Middle English mere ‘pond pool’ (Old English mere) or mere ‘boundary’ (Old English (ge)mǣre) + man ‘man’.

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


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You can see how Merman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Merman families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Merman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Merman families in 1911.
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What did your Merman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merman. 100% of Merman men worked as a Journalier.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Merman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merman 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Merman. 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 943 military records available for the last name Merman. For the veterans among your Merman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Merman in 1963 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merman 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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