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Merecka Family History

Merecka 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: Merenda, Merck, Merica, Marecki, Gerecke, Mirecki, Meseck, Merrick

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Where is the Merecka family from?

You can see how Merecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Merecka families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Merecka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Merecka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merecka 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 Merecka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merecka. 50% of Merecka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Merecka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merecka were Help Father and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Help Father
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Merecka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Merecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merecka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Merecka. 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 29 military records available for the last name Merecka. For the veterans among your Merecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merecka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Merecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merecka in 1957 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merecka 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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