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Maerker Family History

Maerker 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: Marker, Merker, Kerker, Harker, Maurer, Barker, Marler, Mercer

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Where is the Maerker family from?

You can see how Maerker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maerker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Maerker families living in West Virginia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Maerker's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Maerker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerker 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 198 census records available for the last name Maerker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerker 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Maerker. 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 281 military records available for the last name Maerker. For the veterans among your Maerker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maerker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maerker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maerker in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maerker 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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