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Merkand Family History

Merkand 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: Marland, Berland, Morland, Markland, Ferland, Erland, Ferrand, Meland

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Where is the Merkand family from?

You can see how Merkand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkand family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Merkand families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Merkand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkand 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 19 census records available for the last name Merkand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkand 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Merkand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merkand. For the veterans among your Merkand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkand 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 Merkand

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