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Merkord Family History

Merkord 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: Medford, Merker, Morford, Mefford, Herford, Marker, Herod, Merry

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Where is the Merkord family from?

You can see how Merkord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkord family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Merkord families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Merkord family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkord's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Merkord families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkord 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 Merkord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merkord. 87% of Merkord men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    87%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

What Merkord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Merkord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkord 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Merkord. 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 38 military records available for the last name Merkord. For the veterans among your Merkord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkord lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Merkord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Merkord in 1966 was 75, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merkord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkord 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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