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Merkll Family History

Merkll 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: Merkel, Merkl, Merkle, Mergel, Merlo, Merle, Morell, Markle, Markel

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Where is the Merkll family from?

You can see how Merkll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Merkll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Merkll families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkll's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Merkll families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkll 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 Merkll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merkll. 100% of Merkll women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Merkll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Merkll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkll 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Merkll. 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 Merkll. For the veterans among your Merkll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkll lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Merkll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Merkll in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merkll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkll 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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