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Meracken Family History

Meracken Surname 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: Bracken, Mccracken, Macken, Merchen, Mercer, Overacker, Crackel

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Where is the Meracken family from?

You can see how Meracken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meracken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meracken families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meracken's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meracken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meracken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meracken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meracken 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 Meracken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meracken. For the veterans among your Meracken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meracken lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meracken

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