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Merkewitz Family History

Merkewitz 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: Berkowitz, Markowitz, Meredith, Moskowitz, Gerwitz, Marwitz

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Where is the Merkewitz family from?

You can see how Merkewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merkewitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkewitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkewitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Merkewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkewitz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Merkewitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Merkewitz. For the veterans among your Merkewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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