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Merkins Family History

Merkins 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: Perkins, Mertins, Merkin, Markins, Meekins, Jerkins, Merlin, Firkins

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Where is the Merkins family from?

You can see how Merkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Merkins families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Merkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkins 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 Merkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkins. 64% of Merkins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Merkins women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Section Hand
    8%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Merkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkins 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Merkins. 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 163 military records available for the last name Merkins. For the veterans among your Merkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Merkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merkins in 1955 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkins 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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