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Merkert Family History

Merkert 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: Markert, Merker, Herkert, Marker, Kerker, Herbert, Benkert, Mercer

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Where is the Merkert family from?

You can see how Merkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Merkert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Merkert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merkert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkert. 34% of Merkert men worked as a Trucking and 100% of Merkert women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Trucking
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Printer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Merkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkert 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Merkert. 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 398 military records available for the last name Merkert. For the veterans among your Merkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Merkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Merkert in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merkert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkert 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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