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Merkin Family History

Merkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Mirkin. English: variant of Markin.

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


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Where is the Merkin family from?

You can see how Merkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Merkin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Merkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Merkin families in 1891.
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What did your Merkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merkin. 34% of Merkin men worked as a Fur Merchant and 100% of Merkin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fur Merchant
    34%
  • Tailor Journeyman
    23%
  • Tailors Presser
    23%
  • French Polisher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Merkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Merkin. 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 260 military records available for the last name Merkin. For the veterans among your Merkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Merkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Merkin in 1956 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkin 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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