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Mermel Family History

Mermel 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: Mergel, Ermel, Merkel, Bermel, Mertel, Marvel, Martel, Hermes, Mengel

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Where is the Mermel family from?

You can see how Mermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mermel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mermel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mermel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mermel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mermel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finishg Room was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mermel. 50% of Mermel women worked as a Finishg Room. .

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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

  • Finishg Room
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Mermel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Mermel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermel 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Mermel. 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 Mermel. For the veterans among your Mermel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mermel in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 2002.

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