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Merkenthaler Family History

Merkenthaler 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: Mergenthaler, Morgenthaler, Schoenthaler, Marthaler, Tiefenthaler

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Where is the Merkenthaler family from?

You can see how Merkenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkenthaler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merkenthaler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Merkenthaler families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkenthaler's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Merkenthaler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Merkenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkenthaler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Merkenthaler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Merkenthaler. For the veterans among your Merkenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkenthaler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkenthaler 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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