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Merkelz Family History

Merkelz 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: Merkel, Mergel, Markel, Meckel, Merker, Merkl, Perkel, Merkes

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Where is the Merkelz family from?

You can see how Merkelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkelz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merkelz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkelz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Merkelz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkelz 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 16 census records available for the last name Merkelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkelz 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 Merkelz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Merkelz. For the veterans among your Merkelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkelz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Merkelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Merkelz in 1975 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkelz 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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