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Merkl Name Meaning

German: variant of Merkel .

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


Similar surnames: Merkel, Merk, Berke, Merkle, Berk, Marko, Morel, Berko, Merl, Mery

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Where is the Merkl family from?

You can see how Merkl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merkl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Merkl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merkl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Merkl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merkl. 100% of Merkl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkl 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Merkl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Merkl. For the veterans among your Merkl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Merkl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merkl in 1948 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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