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Merka Family History

Merka 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: Berka, Mera, Melka, Merkl, Merk, Merkt, Meka, Merta, Mark, Mura

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Where is the Merka family from?

You can see how Merka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Merka families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merka's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Merka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merka 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 Merka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merka. 43% of Merka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Merka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm
    27%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Merka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merka 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Merka. 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 89 military records available for the last name Merka. For the veterans among your Merka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Merka in 1963 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merka 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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