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Merkerson Family History

Merkerson Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of Scottish Murchison.

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


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Where is the Merkerson family from?

You can see how Merkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Merkerson families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkerson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Merkerson families in 1891.
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What did your Merkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkerson. 73% of Merkerson men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Merkerson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merkerson were Porter and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Laundress
    43%

What Merkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Merkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkerson 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Merkerson. 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 178 military records available for the last name Merkerson. For the veterans among your Merkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Merkerson in 1963 was 69, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkerson 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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