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Maerkel Family History

Maerkel 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: Markel, Merkel, Marker, Marvel, Martel, Mergel, Marken, Marcel

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Where is the Maerkel family from?

You can see how Maerkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerkel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Maerkel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maerkel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maerkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerkel 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 26 census records available for the last name Maerkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerkel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Maerkel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Maerkel. For the veterans among your Maerkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maerkel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Maerkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maerkel in 1974 was 69, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maerkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maerkel 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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