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Merko Family History

Merko 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: Mero, Perko, Merlo, Marko, Berko, Mesko, Merkl, Merk, Ferko, Merkt

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Where is the Merko family from?

You can see how Merko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Merko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Merko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merko 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 Merko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merko. 60% of Merko men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Merko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Merko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merko 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Merko. 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 9 military records available for the last name Merko. For the veterans among your Merko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merko lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Merko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Merko in 1974 was 94, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merko 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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