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Merikle Family History

Merikle 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: Mericle, Merkle, Meikle, Merle, Markle, Meile, Merkl, Maricle, Mikle

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Where is the Merikle family from?

You can see how Merikle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merikle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Merikle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Merikle families living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Merikle's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Merikle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merikle 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 Merikle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merikle. 100% of Merikle men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Merikle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Merikle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merikle 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Merikle. 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 25 military records available for the last name Merikle. For the veterans among your Merikle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merikle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Merikle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Merikle in 1971 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merikle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merikle 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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