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Mers Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Meers 2 or of Mars 6. North German: variant of Meers

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


Similar surnames: Mars, Miers, Merk, Meers, Moers, Meis, Mews, Mees, Merz, Mery

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Where is the Mers family from?

You can see how Mers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mers family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mers's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Mers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mers. 28% of Mers men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Mers women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mers were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mers 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Mers. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mers. For the veterans among your Mers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mers lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Mers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mers in 1943 was 29, and 75 in 2003.

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