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Merkatz Family History

Merkatz 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: Mertz, Meraz, Merkt, Metz, Hertz, Martz, Kertz, Merritt, Serrato

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Where is the Merkatz family from?

You can see how Merkatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merkatz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkatz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkatz 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 77 census records available for the last name Merkatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkatz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Merkatz. 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 374 military records available for the last name Merkatz. For the veterans among your Merkatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkatz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Merkatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Merkatz in 1968 was 70, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkatz 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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