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Merganthal Family History

Merganthal 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: Mergenthaler, Bernthal, Grantham, Megahan, Morgante, Morgenthaler

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Where is the Merganthal family from?

You can see how Merganthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merganthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merganthal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Merganthal family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Merganthal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Merganthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merganthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merganthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merganthal. 100% of Merganthal men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Merganthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merganthal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merganthal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Merganthal. For the veterans among your Merganthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merganthal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Merganthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Merganthal in 1975 was 74, and 88 in 1986.

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