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Merkley Family History

Merkley Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Merkle.

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


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Where is the Merkley family from?

You can see how Merkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merkley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Merkley families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Merkley's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Merkley families in 1891.
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What did your Merkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merkley. 25% of Merkley men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Merkley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Merkley were Labor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Merkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkley 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 Merkley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Merkley. For the veterans among your Merkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Merkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Merkley in 1960 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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