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Meronk Family History

Meronk 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: Heron, Monk, Mero, Moron, Maron, Merin, Menon, Merson, Miron, Merino

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Where is the Meronk family from?

You can see how Meronk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meronk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meronk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meronk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meronk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meronk 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 Meronk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meronk. 60% of Meronk 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Meronk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Meronk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meronk 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Meronk. 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 198 military records available for the last name Meronk. For the veterans among your Meronk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meronk lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Meronk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meronk in 1956 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meronk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meronk 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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