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Merkiner Family History

Merkiner 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: Mariner, Merker, Berliner, Merklinger, Mercier, Mersinger, Merkin

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Where is the Merkiner family from?

You can see how Merkiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkiner family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Merkiner family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkiner's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Merkiner families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Merkiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkiner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Merkiner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merkiner. For the veterans among your Merkiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkiner lifespan?

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