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Maerkisch Family History

Maerkisch 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: Harnisch, Marich, Garbisch, Marsch, Mersch, Maisch, Meisch, March

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Where is the Maerkisch family from?

You can see how Maerkisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerkisch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maerkisch families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Maerkisch families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maerkisch's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Maerkisch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerkisch 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 12 census records available for the last name Maerkisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerkisch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maerkisch. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maerkisch. For the veterans among your Maerkisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maerkisch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Maerkisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maerkisch in 1973 was 76, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maerkisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maerkisch 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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