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Merson Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from a shortened form of Meyer 2 + German Sohn ‘son’. English: variant of Marson itself a variant of Marston . Scottish: probably of the same etymology as the English name in 1 above i.e. from a place called as ‘the farmstead in the marsh’.

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


Similar surnames: Person, Melson, Berson, Herson, Ferron, Musson, Marron, Moron, Persyn

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Where is the Merson family from?

You can see how Merson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Merson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Merson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Merson families in 1911.
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What did your Merson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merson. 44% of Merson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Teamster
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Merson. For the veterans among your Merson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Merson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merson in 1951 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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