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Merkich Family History

Merkich 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: Merrick, Perich, Perpich, Gerich, Gerlich, Mesich, Perlich, Marich

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Where is the Merkich family from?

You can see how Merkich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merkich family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkich's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Merkich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkich 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 Merkich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merkich. 100% of Merkich men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Merkich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Merkich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Merkich. 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 23 military records available for the last name Merkich. For the veterans among your Merkich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Merkich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Merkich in 1963 was 50, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merkich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkich 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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