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Mereck Family History

Mereck 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: Merck, Meseck, Merrick, Marck, Terek, Reeck, Reck, Mercy, Lebeck

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Where is the Mereck family from?

You can see how Mereck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mereck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mereck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mereck family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mereck's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mereck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mereck 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 148 census records available for the last name Mereck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mereck 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mereck. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mereck. For the veterans among your Mereck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mereck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Mereck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mereck in 1968 was 77, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mereck 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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