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Mersh Family History

Mersh Name Meaning

see Marsh .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Marsh, Gersh, Mersch, Kersh, Hersh, Mesh, Mers, March, Mars, Merry

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Where is the Mersh family from?

You can see how Mersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mersh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mersh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Mersh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mersh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mersh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mersh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mersh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mersh. 50% of Mersh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mersh women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mersh 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Mersh. 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 185 military records available for the last name Mersh. For the veterans among your Mersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mersh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mersh in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

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