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Merck Family History

Merck Surname Meaning

German and French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine): from a short form of an ancient Germanic compound personal name with initial element mark ‘boundary border area’.

For example, Markwardt.

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


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Where is the Merck family from?

You can see how Merck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Merck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Merck families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Merck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merck families in 1891.
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What did your Merck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merck. 100% of Merck 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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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Merck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Merck. 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 Merck. For the veterans among your Merck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merck lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Merck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merck in 1940 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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