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Merkelson Family History

Merkelson 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: Torkelson, Mickelson, Mendelson, Bertelson, Mikelson, Eskelson

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Where is the Merkelson family from?

You can see how Merkelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Merkelson families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merkelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkelson 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 95 census records available for the last name Merkelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkelson 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 Merkelson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merkelson. For the veterans among your Merkelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Merkelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Merkelson in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkelson 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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