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Meherg Family History

Meherg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meharg, Meyer, Melberg, Meier, Meer, Weberg, Meyers, Feher, Meter

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Where is the Meherg family from?

You can see how Meherg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meherg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meherg families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Meherg families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Meherg's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Meherg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meherg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meherg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meherg. 47% of Meherg men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Lab
    16%
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What Meherg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Meherg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meherg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Meherg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Meherg. For the veterans among your Meherg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meherg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Meherg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meherg in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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