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Merkler Family History

Merkler 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: Mergler, Meckler, Merker, Verkler, Merkley, Merkle, Marker, Kerker

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Where is the Merkler family from?

You can see how Merkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merkler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Merkler families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkler's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Merkler families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkler. 58% of Merkler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Merkler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merkler were Machinist and Office Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Machinist
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Office Work
    50%

What Merkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkler 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Merkler. 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 173 military records available for the last name Merkler. For the veterans among your Merkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Merkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merkler in 1962 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkler 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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