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Merkam Family History

Merkam 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: Derham, Markham, Berka, Leikam, Merhar, Perham, Mera, Melka, Merkel

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Where is the Merkam family from?

You can see how Merkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Merkam families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Merkam families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merkam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkam 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 41 census records available for the last name Merkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkam 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Merkam. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merkam. For the veterans among your Merkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkam lifespan?

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