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Mersmann Family History

Mersmann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Mersch with the addition of Middle Low German man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Mersmann family from?

You can see how Mersmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersmann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mersmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mersmann family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mersmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mersmann families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Mersmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersmann 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Mersmann. 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 448 military records available for the last name Mersmann. For the veterans among your Mersmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mersmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mersmann in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mersmann 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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