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Merckel Family History

Merckel 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: Meckel, Merkel, Mergel, Mercer, Seckel, Markel, Marcel, Merck, Heckel

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Where is the Merckel family from?

You can see how Merckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merckel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Merckel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merckel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merckel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merckel. 100% of Merckel 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 Merckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merckel 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Merckel. 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 Merckel. For the veterans among your Merckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merckel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Merckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Merckel in 1960 was 64, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merckel 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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