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Merker Family History

Merker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Marker.

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Middle High German merker.

German Merker ‘watchman lookout’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merker family from?

You can see how Merker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Merker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Merker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Merker families in 1891.
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What did your Merker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merker. 100% of Merker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Merker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merker 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Merker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Merker. For the veterans among your Merker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Merker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merker in 1954 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merker 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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