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Merksamer Family History

Merksamer 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: Merker, Messmer, Erspamer, Messimer, Mesmer, Marker, Messer, Mortimer

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Where is the Merksamer family from?

You can see how Merksamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merksamer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merksamer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Merksamer families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Merksamer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Merksamer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merksamer 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 Merksamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merksamer. 100% of Merksamer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Merksamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Merksamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merksamer 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Merksamer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Merksamer. For the veterans among your Merksamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merksamer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Merksamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merksamer in 1968 was 71, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merksamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merksamer 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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