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Merkel Family History

Merkel Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: from a pet form of a personal name such as Markwardt. This surname (in any of the possible senses; see also 2 below) is also found in France (mainly Alsace also Lorraine).

German: from a pet form of the personal name Mark. Compare Maracle, Maricle, and Mericle.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Markel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Merkel family from?

You can see how Merkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Merkel families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Merkel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merkel families in 1891.
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What did your Merkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merkel. 100% of Merkel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Merkel. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Merkel. For the veterans among your Merkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Merkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Merkel in 1944 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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