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Merkson Family History

Merkson 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: Merson, Berkson, Markson, Person, Melson, Nerison, Merton, Marson

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Where is the Merkson family from?

You can see how Merkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Merkson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Merkson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Merkson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkson 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 91 census records available for the last name Merkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Merkson. 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 Merkson. For the veterans among your Merkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Merkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Merkson in 1965 was 82, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkson 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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