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Merklinger Family History

Merklinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Merklingen (see Merkling).

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


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Where is the Merklinger family from?

You can see how Merklinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merklinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merklinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Merklinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Merklinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Merklinger families in 1880.
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What did your Merklinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merklinger. 32% of Merklinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Merklinger women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Engineer
    13%
  • Printer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Merklinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merklinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merklinger 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Merklinger. 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 216 military records available for the last name Merklinger. For the veterans among your Merklinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merklinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Merklinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Merklinger in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merklinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merklinger 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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