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Mericke Family History

Mericke 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: Gericke, Mericle, Merrick, Merck, Mencke, Mirick, Merica, Derick

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Where is the Mericke family from?

You can see how Mericke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mericke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mericke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mericke families living in Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mericke's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mericke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mericke 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 57 census records available for the last name Mericke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mericke 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mericke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mericke. For the veterans among your Mericke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mericke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mericke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mericke

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