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Merkison Family History

Merkison 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: Merson, Nerison, Marrison, Berkson, Meggison, Markson, Herbison

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Where is the Merkison family from?

You can see how Merkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merkison families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Merkison families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merkison's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Merkison families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkison 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 Merkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merkison. 100% of Merkison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merkison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Merkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkison 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Merkison. 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 32 military records available for the last name Merkison. For the veterans among your Merkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merkison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Merkison in 1963 was 40, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkison 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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