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Merberg Family History

Merberg 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: Melberg, Herberg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Herbert, Selberg, Mercer

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Where is the Merberg family from?

You can see how Merberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Merberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Merberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merberg. 100% of Merberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Merberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merberg 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Merberg. 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 33 military records available for the last name Merberg. For the veterans among your Merberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Merberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merberg in 1970 was 88, and 69 in 2003.

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