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Merkman Family History

Merkman 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: Markman, Mersman, Berkman, Kerkman, Werkman, Merman, German, Herdman

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Where is the Merkman family from?

You can see how Merkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Merkman families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Merkman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Merkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Merkman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Merkman. For the veterans among your Merkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Merkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merkman in 1966 was 52, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkman 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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